Do you go to the dentist every six months? Do you floss regularly? And brush your teeth twice a day? If you’re not keeping up with your oral health, you’re going to want to pay careful attention to our next guests. Horizon Health Care’s Chief Dental Officer, Michelle Scholtz, stopped by with her son, Jasper, who will be doing a little experiment for us. Dental Hygienist, Jack Kelly also joined them to explain how oral health is about a lot more than your smile and to share how a healthy pregnancy and early childhood health are linked to the health of those pearly whites.

Horizon Health Care provides rural communities in South Dakota with access to high-quality, affordable primary health and dental care services. You will find their main office in Howard, South Dakota and can reach them anytime by phone at 605-772-4525. You can also locate the community health center nearest you by going online to their website horizonhealthcare.org.

Horizon Health Care reminds you and your family to practice good dental hygiene to improve and protect your overall health. Schedule a free dental appointment for your child in October. If you’d like to help Horizon Health Care create more healthy smiles across South Dakota, simply head to their website at horizonhealthfoundation.com/donate/smiles.