National Smile Month News
22/05/2017 by Dental DesignDentistry@68 – National Smile Month News
Let’s celebrate National Smile Month, which is currently running, from 15th May to 15th June this year. The well-known month in our dental calendar is the UK’s largest and longest-running oral health campaign.
This year, it is promoting three key messages:-
• Brush your teeth last thing at night and at least one other time in the day (usually the morning) with a fluoride toothpaste.
• Cut down on your sugary foods and drinks.
• Visit your dentist regularly (usually every six months) or as often as they recommend.
The inaugural campaign was in 1977, and the aim of National Smile Month ever since has been to improve the UK’s oral health. The campaign would like to raise awareness of important oral health issues. The desire is to make a positive difference to the oral health of millions of the general public.
There will be around 3000 dedicated events and activities occurring around the UK, with the purpose of having fun, alongside educating local communities about the importance of a healthy mouth. These events include workshops in schools, where brushing skills can be taught, children can discuss visiting their dentist and find out what to expect. The importance of cutting down on sugary drinks and food can also be addressed, and the role of your mouth and teeth can be looked at.
However, it’s not just children that can be educated about oral health, the elderly can learn about denture cleaning, and we can all find out more about what oral health products are available and about what negative effects sugar, alcohol and tobacco can have on our teeth.
Smileathon
A Smileathon is another great way of getting people interested in their oral health and hygiene. Anyone can take part. You can get some Smileys from the National Smile Month website at http://www.nationalsmilemonth.org/product/smileys/ take some pictures of you and your friends with the Smileys and upload them on to Twitter or Facebook with an educational message. The photos can be posted to @smilemonth using #mysmileyselfie and #smileathon.
If you would like to find out more about National Smile Month visit: http://www.nationalsmilemonth.org/
If you would like to seek advice and receive treatment to maintain the oral health and attractive smiles for you and your family, contact us at Dentistry@68 on 01202 068 632 or visit our website for further information: https://www.dentistry68.co.uk/
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