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Monday, February 1, 2010

February Parent Resource Information

Ahhh...Some Dental Hygiene Show (a visit from Robert & Lynn Halbrook)



Yes! We got the popcorn out with the dental floss!








Dental Health is very important. The MN Dental Association is offering an outreach program called Give Kids a Smile, which is free care for low-income children in need. The two-day, statewide event is Friday, February 5th and Saturday, February 6th. Every child must have an appointment. Services will vary from preventative care, which includes cleanings, sealants, and fluoride treatment, to restorative care, which includes fillings. Here are a couple of dental offices in the West St. Paul area participating in this outreach program:

Dr. Serafimov
651/455-1601
Friday, Feb. 5th
Hours 8:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.

Metro Dentalcare
651/457-5762
Saturday, Feb. 6th
Hours 8:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.


To find out about more dental offices who are participating in this you can call United Way 211 or visit http://www.mndental.org/ and click on the Give Kids a Smile link. While on the website you can also join Sharky's Bright Smile Club and get a free admission to Underwater Adventures at the Mall of America.

Here are the U.S. Surgeon General's Seven Dental Steps to a Bright Future:

1) Brush teeth and gums with fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day

2) Visit the dentist regularly

3) Floss your teeth daily

4) Use fluoride rinse for strong, healthy teeth and gums

5) Limit the number of times you eat snacks each day

6) Wear a mouthguard when playing sports

7) Ask your dental professional about dental sealants

Be a part of "Voices for Children Advocacy Day" on March 1st 2010. There is a rally at 10:00 A.M. at the State Capitol Rotunda St. Paul. They are asking for children to make paper flowers to bring to the State Capitol for this. If you are unable to visit the Capitol on Voices Day, make your flowers ahead of time and mail them directly to your elected officials. Go to http://www.leg.state.mn.us/ to find the address of your elected official. We know early childhood is one of the wisest ways to invest our state's resources. Let's make sure our elected officials get the message.

For Valentine's Day maybe you & your family can have visits from the Love Bug. Place a mini mailbox in your home and place notes and/or treats in there (when no-one's looking) and then put the flag up so your children know there is mail from the Love Bug. Let them write a note back and put it in the mailbox with the flag up and then wait for the Love Bug to come and get it. Of course your children do not need to know YOU are the the Love Bug! You can do this as many times as you would like until Valentines Day.