Latest posts tagged with #TeethMatter on Bluesky
Access to preventive and restorative dental care is essential for everyone. Good oral health plays a vital role in a person’s quality of life. It affects our ability to eat, speak, smile, learn, work, and live without pain. #teethmatter
The best health policy helps prevent disease before it starts. Community water fluoridation does exactly that by helping protect teeth against cavity-causing germs and reducing the need for more costly treatment later. #teethmatter
Discrimination, income, education, and where a person lives, works, and plays can have as much impact on health outcomes as behavior and health care access. When we address these social determinants, we move closer toward achieving health equity. #teethmatter
When public & private partners align, oral health care access becomes attainable. DentistLink-a public–private partnership between WA state, Arcora Foundation & Project Access Northwest-helps connect Apple Health–insured & uninsured WA residents find dental care near them. #teethmatter #waleg
Oral health care access can change a life. DentistLink helps Apple Health–insured and uninsured Washington residents find a dentist near them so care is timely and within reach. #OralHealth #AppleHealth #WALeg #teethmatter
A healthy smile is about more than teeth; it’s about confidence, dignity & overall health. Apple Health dental program investments help families access preventive care & treatment when they need it most. #WALeg #AppleHealth #OralHealth #teethmatter
#DYK that in addition to helping uninsured and Apple Health-covered people find a dentist near them that DentistLink offers related supports like translation services and transportation to help Washingtonians get the oral health care they need? #teethmatter
Cavities are rising in Grant & Adams counties, but it doesn’t have to be this way. #teethmatter #waleg
columbiabasinherald.com/news/2026/ma...
Cuts to state dental care investments come at a cost with poorer oral health and deeper health inequities. Please urge legislators to maintain Apple Health dental investments so Washingtonians of all ages can get the care they need to stay healthy and thrive. #WAleg #teethmatter
From toddlers to teens and into adulthood, DentistLink helps Washington families ensure Apple Health dental coverage benefits equate to care. #teethmatter
When access to preventable care is taken away or limited, small problems become emergencies. Oral health care belongs in dental offices and not ERs. Please urge Washington lawmakers to maintain our state's Apple Health dental program investments. #teethmatter
Maintaining Apple Health oral health investments is a clear win: better health outcomes, fewer untreated dental issues, and more equitable access to care. #teethmatter
When barriers drop, care happens. DentistLink supports Apple Health-insured patients with dentist connections, translation services, and transportation help so oral health care access stays within reach. #teethmatter
Oral health is health at every age. Untreated dental problems can lead to pain, missed work, difficulty eating, and infections that can impact chronic disease management. Access to regular, preventive dental care helps adults stay healthy, productive, and pain-free. #teethmatter
Coverage matters. So does access. DentistLink helps Washington residents connect to nearby dentists who take Apple Health coverage so people can get the care they need. #teethmatter #waleg
Access to preventive oral health care like sealants, community water fluoridation, and regular dental visits keeps mouths healthy and spares families from needless pain and costly dental treatments. #teethmatter #ChildrensDentalHealthMonth
Finding a dentist who accepts Apple Health dental coverage can be challenging.
Thankfully, there’s DentistLink. Their referral specialists can help you find a dental provider by:
📱Text
☎️Phone
💻Website
�Start here: DentistLink.org
#teethmatter
New study links fluoride to bone damage: “These findings suggest that fluoride exposure may adversely affect bone metabolism in children and adolescents, with the arms, legs, and pelvis being particularly sensitive to these effects.”
sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #MedSky #WAleg #teethmatter ?
Prevention works. Access matters. When Washington state invests in prevention, we’re not just saving money, we’re sparing children and adults from unnecessary pain and ensuring healthier smiles for life. #teethmatter #ChildrensDentalHealthMonth
@tbij.bsky.social New Book: Fluoride Harm: Suppressed Science & Silenced Voices tinyurl.com/FluorideHarm... Preview fluoridedangers.blogspot.com @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social #MedSky #TeethMatter #WAleg @joncooper-us.bsky.social @occupydemocrats.bsky.social #OnYourSide @demsconnect.bsky.social
Cavities don't have to be a part of growing up. Regular dental checkups and preventive care like sealants, fluoride, and cleanings can stop cavities before they start. #teethmatter #ChildrensDentalHealthMonth
Protecting adult dental benefits isn’t just good policy for parents. It’s an investment in healthier smiles for the whole family. #teethmatter
Healthy smiles start at the kitchen sink. Each sip of fluoridated water helps protect teeth against cavities for everyone, regardless of age, insurance coverage status, and income level. #teethmatter
Apple Health covers dental care, but coverage only matters if you can actually find a dentist. That’s where DentistLink comes in. It’s a free referral service that helps Washington residents connect with a dentist nearby. #teethmatter
Growing up cavity-free is possible with:
🦷Preventive oral health care (checkups, cleanings, sealants)
🪥Timely access to restorative treatment when decay is caught early
💧Water fluoridation, a safe, proven way to reduce cavities across a whole community
#CDHM #teethmatter #ChildrensDentalHealthMonth
February is Children's Dental Health Month. When kids can get regular dental care, they miss fewer days of school, feel better, and can focus on learning. Let's make sure every child has access to the preventive care they need to thrive. #teethmatter #ChildrensDentalHealthMonth
Access to preventive oral health care and timely restorative dental treatments helps you taste, chew, and enjoy your game day food without sensitivity or pain. #teethmatter
Community water fluoridation provides universal, cost-effective, and passive protection against cavities, regardless of income, education, insurance coverage status, or access to dental care. #teethmatter
Access to preventive dental care for young adults is vital to establishing lifelong healthy habits and promoting long-term health. #teethmatter
