Did you know that our teeth start to develop in the first weeks after conception? Dental health is key to your overall health and wellness. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Dr. Jay Butler hosts pediatric dentist Dr. Heidi Ostby of Just Kids Dental Center for a discussion on how to be sure that our kids start life with teeth that can last a lifetime.
HOST:Â Jay Butler, MD
GUEST:
- Dr. Heidi Ostby, dentist with Just Kids Dental Center
LINKS:
- NPR’s Jenny Gold explains the life cycle of our teeth
- Video: How to properly care for your child’s teeth and oral health
- NPR’s Patti Neighmond helps you pick the best toothpaste for your teeth
- Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital has an overview of the development of children’s teeth
- The American Academy of Pediatrics’ Health Children explains what to expect when your child is teething
- PBS’s Fit Kids produced a 40-second video for school-aged children on how teeth should be brushed
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LIVE BROADCAST: Wednesday, February 13th, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. AKDT
REPEAT BROADCAST: Wednesday, February 13th, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. AKDT
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