Why Donate?

Facts:

• The American Dental Association reports that tooth decay affects more than 1 in 4 children in the United States between the ages of 2 to 5 years old and 1 in 2 children between the ages of 12 to 15 years old.
• Tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease; more common than asthma and hay fever.
• Children miss more than 51 million hours of school each year due to dental related illnesses.
• Tooth decay is progressive and if untreated can have a significant impact to the overall health of a child. It may also lead to poor eating habits, low self esteem, and problems with speaking.
• 25 percent of children from low income families have not seen a dentist before entering kindergarten.

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Last year, through generous support from companies and individuals, TeamSmile was able to help over 2000 children get access to more than $210,000 worth of dental care. For many of these children, this is the first opportunity they had to receive dental care in their lives. The smiles on the children’s faces and the tears in the parents’ eyes say it all… giving children access to dental care goes far beyond the treatment, but gives individuals hope for a better future.

Consider making a contribution to our wonderful cause. Every dollar that is donated to TeamSmile goes directly to help a child get back the smile they deserve. Together, we can help these children…one smile at a time.

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