There are few things more delightful than a child’s smile and few things sadder than a child who can’t smile because they are suffering from dental pain.
Sadly, one out of every four kindergarten-aged children in North Carolina suffers from untreated tooth decay. When left untreated, tooth decay can lead to severe pain, oral abscesses, depression, and in extreme cases, even death caused by untreated tooth decay.
If you are concerned about your child’s dental health, or if you just want a fun activity that will encourage your child to get excited about staying healthy, we have great news. Fayetteville Technical Community College can help you and your child! Please join us for the Youth Dental Health Fair at Fayetteville Technical Community College.
When: Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Where: Tony Rand Student Center, 2220 Hull Road, at the Fayetteville campus of Fayetteville Technical Community College
Who: This event is primarily focused for children ages 3 to 12, but children of all ages are welcome to attend and participate in all the day’s great activities.
Activities will include
• Educational Presentations
• Free Dental Screenings
• Microscope station for children of all ages
• A Special Guest Appearance by the Tooth Fairy
• Free Athletic Mouth Guards for Young Athletes
Cost: This event is free. There is no charge for the event or any of the fun activities. The event is sponsored by a grant from United Way’s Youth Growth Stock Trust, Crest+, Oral-B, and P&G Professional Oral Health.
In addition to helping your child get or keep a great smile, this event will also help children realize that science can be fun.
FTCC’s Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting students are eager to help your child get the smile he or she deserves. To learn more about Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting training available at FTCC, please visit our website, www.faytechcc.edu, or email us at healthproadmissions@faytechcc.edu. Jessica Jones is the dental hygiene instructor, and can be reached at jonesj@faytechcc.edu or by phone at 910-678-8552. Her office is at the Health Technologies Center, 240 Hull Road, Room 101A.