February is designated as National Children’s Dental Health Month, and the objective is to raise awareness about the importance of good oral health. Although tooth decay is easily preventable, it’s still an extremely common issue for children. Brushing with a fluoride toothpaste can help keep children from getting cavities. Dental sealants also help to protect against cavities and may be an option worth discussing with the dentist.
Each of the nine Lafourche Parish Public Library branches have an event planned to observe National Children’s Dental Health Month, and we’d love for you to join us.
Bayou Blue Library:
Apple Smiles: To celebrate Children’s Dental Health Month visit the library to make a healthy smile you can eat.
Tuesday, February 26, 4:00 PM
Choctaw Library:
Dental Awareness Workshop: We will be celebrating Children’s Dental Health Month with fun activities, a craft and freebies. Who will place all the “teeth” into the mouth first? Have you ever flossed your LEGOs? Join us for these fun and educational activities and much more.
Ages: 4-10
Monday, February 18, 4 pm
Gheens Library:
Dental Month: Apple Smiles: Children will read about healthy eating and create apple smiles for Dental Health Month.
Tuesday, February 19, 4:30pm
Golden Meadow Library:
Storytime: “A Visit to the Dentist” Children listen to stories and do a simple craft.
Wednesday, February 20, 4:15 PM
Larose Library:
Storytime: “Brush Your Teeth” A story hour for children ages 0 to 5 that incorporates finger plays, song, and dance that follows with a craft program.
Thursday, February 7, 1:00pm
Lockport Library:
Family Storytime – Dental Health: We are celebrating Dental Health Month with a special storytime. Come join us to learn how to keep your teeth sparkling and healthy while enjoying stories, songs, activities, a game, and a craft.
Wednesday, February 13, 4:30 PM
Raceland Library:
Children’s Dental Heath Month: It’s a library throwdown challenge between sugary snacks and your pearly whites. Help to answer the question: is this snack good for me? More! More! More! Storytime on Tuesday, February 19, at 11:00 A.M.
South Lafourche Library:
Babytime: “Dental Health Month” A story hour for infants and toddlers ages 0 to 24 months.
Tuesday, February 5, 10:30 a.m.
Thibodaux Library:
Storytime: “Children’s Dental Health Month Story Time” A story hour for children (all ages are welcome) that ends with a craft.
Wednesday, February 20, 11:15 am
Laptime: “Children’s Dental Health Month: Brush Your Teeth Laptime” An interactive story hour geared towards infants and toddlers.
Thursday, February 28, 10:30 am
If you are looking for more information about National Children’s Dental Health Month, below are a few websites you may find helpful:
You can also visit any of our nine branches throughout Lafourche Parish for books and resources on dental health care.