Do you think poor eating habits just lead to obesity? Think again.
Poor nutrition also causes tooth decay. Nearly 60% of elementary kids in Washington have decay. It is the most common chronic disease affecting our kids. It's five times more common than asthma.
Too many kids are missing school and opportunities because of tooth decay. Long term health is affected when young children suffer form obesity or tooth decay.
We need polices that prevent dental disease and childhood obesity. We need to do more to ensure good nutrition for children is a priority. We need a commitment to make sure more kids get access to preventive dental care.
We can't afford to neglect our kid's health. There's too much at stake.
The Washington Dental Service Foundation is committed to improving oral health around our state. You can learn more about these efforts and other issues affecting oral health and wellness on this website. Other informative websites include:
The Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health
