National Smile Month comes to Sandhurst
May 14, 2010
Confidental is helping to spread the message of good oral health in Sandhurst, Berkshire for National Smile Month.
National Smile Month 2010 is taking place between May 16 and June 16 under the tagline ‘Teeth4Life.’ The campaign will focus on the vital importance of looking after your mouth in order to keep your body healthy. Significant scientific evidence has proven the systemic links between oral health and overall health, with research clearly linking gum disease to heart disease, diabetes, strokes and premature and low birth weight babies.
To get into the spirit of things Confidental in Sandhurst is promoting Teeth4Life, the practice is hoping to teach patients about the importance of a healthy diet.
Dr Sandeep Mohal commented: “We are delighted to get involved in National Smile Month and to give a little bit back to our patients. Good oral health is very important and it promises to be great fun!”
This year’s National Smile Month maintains the British Dental Health Foundation’s key messages:
• brush twice-a-day with fluoride toothpaste,
• cut down on how often you have sugary foods and drinks and
• visit the dentist regularly as often as they recommend.
Confidental has joined the many dental practices, schools, health professionals and community groups promoting good oral healthcare under the umbrella of the National Smile Month campaign.
“A good oral healthcare routine can help guard against all sorts of oral and general health conditions from bad breath and decay to gum disease, which has been linked to a number of more serious health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and strokes.
“By promoting good oral healthcare in a fun and imaginative way we hope to persuade more people of the importance of taking care of their teeth.”
For more information on National Smile visit the website: www.smilemonth.org
For further information on this call Confidental on 01252 877 309, or email on info@confdentalsmiles.co.uk
For general information about National Smile Month www.nationalsmilemonth.org. Alternatively, you can contact the Foundation press office on 01788 539 792 or pr@dentalhealth.org.
ADVICE FROM CONFIDENTAL:
Recent figures suggest at least 50 per cent of under–fives experience signs of tooth decay as parents allow them too many sugary snacks.
Be kind to your teeth
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