Guest Post: Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation (With a GIVEAWAY!)

Today's post comes from the Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental, which is on a mission to promote dental care for young children.  Illinois residents are invited to enter Delta's giveaway of an Oral B Smart Series 5000 electric toothbrush.  

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Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation “Dentist by 1” Electric Toothbrush Giveaway

 

Many parents don’t know that children should visit the dentist within six months of getting the first tooth – and no later than the first birthday. In fact, Illinois children don’t visit the dentist, on average, until they are 3 ½ years old.

A visit by age 1 allows you and your child to develop a relationship with a dentist, which can help set a foundation for good oral health and detect potential dental problems before they progress. Your little one could have pain in one of his or her teeth, but may be too young to tell you.

The Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation is kicking off “Dentist by 1,” a statewide public service campaign to educate parents about the benefits of taking their children to the dentist by age 1 and to encourage them to schedule a visit.

In conjunction with the campaign, the Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation is offering one of my readers an electric toothbrush ($160 value) to help promote good oral health! (Open to Illinois residents only).

To enter, tell me about something you remember about your early childhood visits to the dentist, your child’s first trip to the dentist, or something funny about your child's oral health care habits in the comments under this article. This Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation “Dentist by 1” Electric Toothbrush giveaway begins today and ends on Wednesday, May 16 at 12:00 a.m. CST.  

For additional entries:

• Pledge to take your kids to the dentist by age 1 or to regular visits at www.dentistby1.com and tell me in the comments below. When you pledge, Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation will donate an oral health kit to a local, underprivileged child and will also send you a kit! (Kits include a toothbrush, floss, toothpaste and a children’s oral health tip sheet.)

“Like” Delta Dental of Illinois on Facebook for more information about upcoming contests and tips on establishing good oral health habits for a lifetime of healthy smiles.