This time of year, kids are excited about candy and sweets, while dentists are warning about the consequences of too much sugar and poor oral hygiene.

National Dental Hygiene Month, which coincides with Halloween, is the perfect time to discuss the health crisis affecting our kids and communities.

Dr. Maria Ryan, DDS, PhD, chief clinical officer of Colgate-Palmolive Company, is on a mission to educate people about the importance of oral health and its connection to overall physical health as well as mental health.

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February is Children’s Dental Health Month, which focuses attention on the fact that almost half of children in the U.S. suffer from tooth decay, the most common chronic disease for young people ages six to nineteen.

If left untreated, cavities can negatively impact a child’s health and well-being and have even been linked to poor academic performance.

Dr. Maria Ryan of the Colgate-Palmolive company joined us today. They’re on a mission to create a zero cavity future for all.

For more information visit, Colgate.com.

THIS SEGMENT IS SPONSORED BY COLGATE-PALMOLIVE.