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Did you know that tooth decay is the
most common chronic disease among children?
Imagine trying to learn to read or
do math problems with a raging toothache – ouch!
To promote the importance of
protecting children’s teeth against cavities, Westchester County dentist
Dr. Richard Gruffi visited third-graders at the Rosemarie Ann Siragusa
School in Yonkers, where he showed children how to brush their teeth and
what can happen inside their mouths if they eat too many sugary drinks
and snacks and don’t brush their teeth twice a day and visit the dentist
for regular cleanings and checkups.
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Dr. Gruffi visits the
third-graders at the Rosemarie Ann Siragusa School in Yonkers to
teach them about the importance of good dental hygiene. |
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A student sees, first hand, the
damage that tooth decay can do. |
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A student getting ready for the
dental exam and sealants. |
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Dr. Gruffi performs the dental
exam. |
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Dr. Gruffi demonstrates the
proper way to brush teeth. |
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Dr. Gruffi applies sealants to
a students permanent molars to protect against tooth decay. |
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Third graders receive dental
goody-bags to take care of their teeth. |
For more
information on dental services for families with or without dental
insurance, where fees are based on family income, click
here
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