The Smart Mouth
 
-- A Healthy Body Starts with a Smart Mouth --
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A Healthy Body Starts with a Smart Mouth
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What is a Dental Home?
Pregnancy & Oral Health
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A Healthy Body
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Oral Health
Sometimes we take good health for granted.  That is, until we have a problem.  Oral Health is the same. A healthy mouth and a nice smile results from good practices.  Brush at least twice a day, floss at least once.  Avoid sweets and see your dentist regularly.

Not only will you avoid dental problems, you will help your overall health.  Poor oral health is related to diabetes problems, low birth-weight babies, heart disease and other health conditions.

That's why good health starts with a smart mouth!
 
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Issue: # 1February 2013
You Have Dental!
The Connecticut Dental Health Partnership -
the dental plan for HUSKY Health

If you are on the HUSKY Health plan, you have dental coverage through the Connecticut Dental Health Partnership (CTDHP).

We can help you find a dentist or dental specialist near you. We can answer questions about your dental benefits; make dental appointments for you; provide translation services; help with transportation to your appointment and more!

Call us at 855-CT-DENTAL, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or visit us at www.ctdhp.com and we'll help you achieve better oral health.
What is a Dental Home?

You will soon hear the term 'Dental Home' more and more. It is an important idea that you need to know about.

 

Everyone: you, your children, in fact all adults and children should get their regular dental care from one place. We call that place a 'Dental Home'. There you regularly get your dental exams, cleanings and most restorative work like fillings and crowns. If needed your dental home can refer you to a specialist for more complicated services. They will work with your doctor in your medical home too.

 

A dental home provides comprehensive dental services and keeps your dental records, including x-rays, in one place. They are nearby and available for emergencies. You have an ongoing relationship with your dentist in a dental home. Care is given in a coordinated and family-centered way. Children should have their first dental visit to a dental home by age one.

 

Getting your dental care in one place, your dental home, will keep your mouth healthier. We can help you find a dental home. Call us at 855-CT-DENTAL to speak with a live person about your dental home.

Pregnancy and Oral Health
Prenatal Mom

 Even before your baby is born, your oral health can affect them.  It is important to brush your teeth twice a day, floss at least once and visit your dentist while you are pregnant.  You can call us if you need help in finding a dentist.

 

Poor oral health during pregnancy has been linked with preterm delivery and low birth-weight babies. 

 

After your baby is born it is important for you to continue to take care of your teeth.  The germs that cause cavities and gum disease can spread from a mom's mouth to her baby's mouth.  So use a different spoon to taste your baby's food.  Don't clean their pacifier by putting it in your mouth.

 

Clean your baby's gums after every feeding with clean, damp cloth or a soft toothbrush made for babies.  When your baby's first tooth comes in brush it with a toothbrush twice a day.  You can use a very tiny amount of toothpaste when there are two teeth.  Take your baby to the dentist for the first time by the age of one.  And don't forget, you can call us if you need help in finding a dentist.  

To Find a Dentist and Get Help Call Us at

855-CT-DENTAL
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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www.ctdhp.com