Oral health is a public health challenge in northeast Colorado

October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and while it's a great time to remind people to brush twice daily, floss regularly, rinse with mouthwash and chew sugar free gum after eating, it's also a great time to highlight why oral health is a public health issue and what the Northeast Colorado Health Department is trying to do about it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, oral diseases, ranging from cavities to oral cancer, cause pain and disability for millions of Americans each year.

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