February is National Children’s Dental Health Month.  Many people are unaware of the important role early dental care plays in children’s overall health.

Parents play a big part in helping their children develop healthy teeth.  Regular dental checkups, brushing and flossing, a balanced diet, fluoride, and injury prevention (mouth guards) are all important for healthy teeth.  All children should have a comprehensive dental exam by a dentist during the early toddler years. 

Starting children off with good dental habits now will help them grow up with healthy smiles.   

Source: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 

The Mobile Dental Team will setting up a mini-dental office in our building and will provide a dental exam, cleaning, fluoride treatment, x-ray and sealants (if necessary) on March 30, 2009.   Look for more information and permission slips to come home soon.    

Mary Had a Little Cold

Mary had a little cold
But didn't stay at home
And everywhere that Mary went,
the cold was sure to roam.

It wandered into teacher's eyes,
And filled them full of tears.
It jumped from there to Bobby's nose
And then to Jimmy's ears.

It painted Anna's throat bright red
And welled poor Jenny's head.
Dora had a fever
And a cough put Jack to bed.

The moral of this little tale
Is very quickly said:
Mary could have saved a lot of pain
With just one day in bed!