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Another goal of the day, Chaly says, was to provide parents and caregivers with information about the importance of early dental visits and the care of primary teeth. "Parents don't tend to think primary teeth are very important because they're just going to fall out," Chaly says. "But baby teeth are just as important as adult teeth, and kids need to be seen regularly to avoid cavities."
The children left the office with some tangible goodies-including a toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental information for parents - along with the completed dental screening that the state mandates before entering school.
Rockland Pediatric Dental plans to continue this program next February, during National Children's Dental Health Month. For more information, call 845-634-8900 or visit www.rocklandpediatricdental.com.
