CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Several Charlotte organizations teamed up Friday to give kids a cleaner and brighter smile with a free dental clinic at Truist Field in Uptown.
TeamSmile partnered with the Charlotte Knights to put on the clinic, which included DJs, music and other fun activities to keep the children engaged.
"We're going to service children of the Charlotte community by providing free dental care and oral health education," TeamSmile Executive Director John McCarthy said.
The event was much bigger than getting kids to brush their teeth. McCarthy said it's all about teaching children and their parents the importance of good oral hygiene.
"It's tied to your heart health, your overall health and diabetes," McCarthy said. "We'll get the kids the care they need and education going forward."
Participating kids also received a treat bag with a toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss and more. McCarthy said it's all about leaving with a brighter smile and better oral health. And the Knights help make the experience more fun than the typical trip to the dentist.
"You're providing dental care, which let's be honest, isn't the most exciting thing for kids," McCarthy said. "However, by putting the TeamSmile magic behind it, and with the Knights and all the excitement here, you put a smile literally and figuratively on the children's faces."
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