In children, tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood infectious disease, even more common than asthma, and it is entirely preventable. This is one of the many reasons why every year More Health Inc. launches the annual Are You Mouth Wise campaign that aims to remind the public about the importance of dental self-care, regulardental visits, and healthy food choices.

Beginning in February, let's Rock Your Smiles. This year's campaign helps focus attention on developing good oral care habits at an early age and maintaining your teeth throughout your adult life.

Are you Mouthwise? There are many ways that you can participate in this campaign, on-line, in-person and via email, just get involved!

FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Tips, tricks and videos about what you need to know to keep a healthy mouth! CLICK HERE


DID YOU KNOW?


The #1 chronic medical condition facing children today is dental decay.

By 2nd grade, nearly 50% of children have tooth decay and by the time they reach high school, the number of students with tooth decay increases to 80%.

Tooth pain causes children to miss 52 million schools hours each year in the United States.

A bacterial infection in your mouth puts you at a greater risk for heart disease and diabetes and can result in babies being born prematurely.

Dental decay is PREVENTABLE through proper oral hygeine and other proven effective methods.


WHAT WORKS!
Here are proven effective solutions for reducing tooth decay.

FIND A DENTIST

Who To Contact
Learn how you can help improve access to dental care for children and adults by contacting this organization.

Hillsborough County Oral Health Coalition