231: Closing America’s Smile Gap for Underserved Kids

<div>Today in America, millions of kids woke up this morning without access to the basics many of us take for granted: a toothbrush and toothpaste. Too many kids are forced to use their fingers or washcloths. Or go without them. Kids should not have to brush their teeth this way.<br> <br> It’s part of a much bigger problem – underserved kids don’t get the oral health care they need. Kids from low-income families are 2x as likely to suffer from tooth decay. And millions of them live with untreated tooth decay and completely preventable issues. Crest and Oral-B call this the Smile Gap and have created a new campaign to bring awareness to this harsh reality and get toothbrushes and toothpaste into the hands of every kid who needs them.<br> <br> Beginning November 1 (National Brush Day) and throughout November, you can help out by joining Crest and Oral-B in closing America’s Smile Gap. With each product purchased, Crest and Oral-B will donate to a child in need. Follow the journey at <a href="https://crest.com/en-us"><strong><a href="http://crest.com">crest.com</a></strong></a>.<br> <br> Watch the video: <a href="https://lifeminute.tv/health/video/closing-americas-smile-gap-underserved-kids">https://lifeminute.tv/health/video/closing-americas-smile-gap-underserved-kids</a> </div>