It’s World Oral Health Day!
There are many ways you can Live MOUTH SMART and make sure you have set yourself up for a healthy future.
Following just a few simple tips will help you achieve your oral health goals.
Adopt good oral hygiene habits from early in life and have regular dental check-ups. This helps you maintain optimal oral health into old age and ensures you live not only a longer life, but also one free from the physical pain and often emotional suffering caused by oral disease.
Avoid risk factors such as tobacco, harmful use of alcohol and unhealthy diets – especially those rich in sugar – which helps protect your oral health and prevent other conditions such as heart disease and stroke, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes.
Understand oral health is much more than a nice smile and oral disease can impact every aspect of your life – including your ability to perform basic functions.
Protect your smile throughout the day and while you play. Sealants are a safe and effective coating that adheres to the chewing surface of your back teeth and has been shown to reduce the risk of tooth decay by nearly 80%. Mouthguards can protect your teeth during contact sports.
Drink water from the tap to help prevent tooth decay. Water is the healthiest beverage for your teeth – especially if it is fluoridated.
http://www.worldoralhealthday.org/2017/live-mouth-smart
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