Forget the X Factor get the Smile FactorNational Smile Month May 15th and June 15th is a key factor in the British Dental Health Foundation’s success in taking simple, practical oral health advice to millions of people nationwide.
Clinical research has found that, on average, people only brush for about 45 seconds and this is barely enough to skim across all of the teeth.
A good education, thorough brushing routine and a healthy eating lifestyle will not only help fight problems like tooth decay, bad breath and stained teeth it will also reduce the chances of developing gum disease – which has been linked to heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, diabetes and low birth weight babies.
This is the message we at Absolute Dental promote on a daily basis, educating children from a very early age and carrying this through also to our adult patients.
We all take the simple things in life for granted, we are all expected to know how to brush our teeth, but to get the best from our brushing needs a little directional guidance. Ineffective brushing to remove the plaque and debris on a daily basis can not only lead to gum disease but also decay. We encourage our patients to bring their toothbrushes to hygienist and oral health education appointments to ensure that the best techniques are being applied.
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