Fortunately we have America's Toothfairy, and she is coming to the rescue. It's easy to see the need for a certain kind of magic to fight pediatric dental disease. Information released by the Coalition on Oral Health Care estimates that for every $1 spent on preventive oral health measures, as much as $50 can be saved in emergency and restorative treatment expenditures. When these neglected children's mouths finally get attention, it is often because severe pain drives them to emergency room treatment, costing taxpayers millions of dollars each year for a disease that is largely preventable.
Studies have shown a link between gum disease and inflammation associated with heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and pre-term low birth weight babies.ġ00% of every dollar donated goes directly to programs providing children the foundation for a lifetime of good oral health.
Until recently there was little emphasis on the connection between oral health and a person's overall health. Malnutrition because of dental complications can result in poor growth and development, weakened bones and muscles, emotional problems and other general health ailments. Dental Disease Affects Us AllĬhildren with untreated dental disease often find it difficult to eat, sleep and speak clearly, affecting their ability to concentrate in school, make friends and develop the social skills necessary to be successful adults.īecause pediatric dental disease is progressive, children's suffering gets worse as they age leading to chronic pain, gum disease, broken or lost teeth, abscesses, and life-threatening secondary infections. Despite their efforts, the prevalence of pediatric dental disease in America continues to rise, causing pain and suffering for millions of children. Now a Superhero with a powerful message, she is America's Toothfairy®.įor many years caring dental and medical professionals have worked tirelessly to bring dental treatment and preventive therapies to underserved children. This mystical icon has become a dedicated champion in the fight against the most common childhood problems in our country, pediatric dental disease. Today's Toothfairy has transitioned into the very important role of helping children retain their permanent teeth, having beautiful smiles and enjoying healthier lives. Not so fast: the Toothfairy has evolved into someone we can all believe in. Some people believe they've outgrown the Toothfairy. Decay in baby teeth and severe tooth decay, two common oral health disparities among children which can cause mouth pain and dangerous infections, can be prevented with education and oral health routines.Remember when you were little and you lost a baby tooth? The Toothfairy was very real to you then, a playful spirit who visited you overnight and left something wonderful under your pillow. The monthly publication offers practical tips for encouraging healthy habits at home. El Club de los Niños welcomes individual children as well as groups of children through participating schools, community health clinics, after-school programs and childcare centers to register for the club at The ToothFairy Kids Club also created a “Parents Corner” for parents and caregivers. “We invite all interested families to register today to insure their children have the building blocks they need for a lifetime of healthy oral care. “We are so pleased that El Club de los Niños will help a new population of young children and their families establish positive oral health behaviors and improve their overall health and wellness,” said Fern Ingber, America’s ToothFairy President and CEO. It also offers tips, recipes, songs, contests and games to reinforce positive oral health behaviors among children. This club, created to raise awareness provides monthly personalized letters from the Tooth Fairy. America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation has launched the Spanish-language version of its America’s ToothFairy Kids Club: El Club de los Niños.Īmerica’s ToothFairy Kids Club is an online program created for children ages 3-12. Spanish-speaking children and parents are now able to contact the Tooth Fairy in their mother tongue.
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