@tracy_tysonmd: 🦷 What if I told you one of the most important things you can do for your child’s overall health starts with their toothbrush? When we think about children’s health, we often focus on nutrition, exercise, sleep, and vaccines. But oral health is health. Untreated dental disease can cause chronic pain, difficulty eating, poor sleep, trouble concentrating in school, missed school days, and a lower quality of life. In adults, gum disease has even been linked to conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. The good news? Most dental disease is preventable. The five most important things parents can do: ✅ Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste ✅ Limit sugary drinks and frequent snacking ✅ Encourage drinking fluoridated water ✅ Establish a dental home early ✅ Protect teeth from injury and harmful habits Healthy teeth aren’t just about a beautiful smile—they help children eat, sleep, learn, grow, and thrive. One of the most common chronic diseases of childhood is also one of the most preventable. Let’s give our kids the healthiest start possible. 💙🦷 #Pediatrics #ChildHealth #DentalHealth #OralHealth #PreventiveMedicine

Tracy Tyson MD

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Tuesday 23 June 2026 20:44:52 GMT