Dental Care

Airdate:  Feb 16, 2012   watch online

You expect to see a toothless grin on a child, but loosing teeth is no laughing matter. It's easy to ignore the effects of poor oral hygiene because they're hidden in your mouth. But gum disease may point to problems with diabetes and heart disease. From early intervention to the latest procedures – we’re talking dental health.

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Toothbrush Drive

February is Children's National Dental Awareness Month

During the month of February you can purchase and drop off new toothbrushes at any Spokane area Yoke's Fresh Market.

Toothbrushes collected will be given to children and teens through 2nd Harvest Food Bank and Eastern Washington University's TRIO program.

Collins Family Dentistry will match the community's donations up to 1000 toothbrushes.

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This series focuses on health topics of great importance to our viewers and specific populations in our service region.
Once a month KSPS-TV produces a live call-in program addressing a specific illness and/or health concern, featuring local panelists (i.e. physicians and caregivers) who will share their experiences and expertise.

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