Nothing But the Tooth (Spanish)

This video provides information on oral health and oral hygiene for pregnant and parenting women and their infants. The content focuses on the importance of visiting the dentist early in pregnancy, maintaining oral hygiene practices throughout pregnancy, and potential concerns about oral disease during pregnancy. Additional information is included on the importance of breastfeeding in healthy oral development, cleaning an infant's gums, avoiding frequent and prolonged eating, avoiding utensil-sharing, and scheduling the first dental visit on or before an infant's first birthday.

Use and distribution of the materials is with permission of the Texas Department of State Health Services. The Department of State Health Services assumes
no responsibility for use of the materials.

Cite as: Texas Department of State Health Services, Nutrition Services Section and Texas Oral Health Coalition. 2006. Nothing but the tooth. Austin, TX: Texas Department of State Health Services, Nutrition Services Section and Texas Oral Health Coalition. http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/dental/default.shtm

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• Texas
• Spanish