DENTAL HEALTH WEEK
WHAT IS DENTAL HEALTH WEEK?
Dental Health Week is the Australian Dental Association’s yearly campaign to educate Australians on the importance of good oral health and how to effectively look after their oral health. This years Dental Health Week is 1st August- 7thAugust. If you have any concerns about your dental health or avoiding dentist for a while, please visit your dentist. Your oral health affects your overall well-being.
DENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2022 CAMPAIGN
The 2022 campaign focuses on the importance of taking steps to care for your teeth and gums to help you to keep your teeth and smile for life. The ADA’s main oral health messages and the key messages of the 2022 DHW campaign aim to reinforce the importance of maintaining good oral health to keep your teeth for life.
See below Australian Dental Association’s Dental Health Week Message this year:
5 WAYS TO LOVE YOUR TEETH!
This year for Dental Health Week (1-7 August), the Australian Dental Association is asking Aussies to love their teeth! Here are five ways you can do this.
1) Take your teeth on a date to the dentist
You may not have been for a little while or it may be time for your regular check-up, take this as your reminder to take your teeth on a date and see your dentist! Your teeth will thank you.
2) Care for your teeth by brushing every day
Show your teeth you care by brushing two times every day. Brush once in the morning and once at night. At night, brushing is best done last thing before bed and no food or drinks to be had after.
3) Spoil your teeth by cleaning between them every day
Cleaning between your teeth helps to remove bacteria and food that build up during the day. Not cleaning these spaces can cause gums to become inflamed and sometimes tooth decay can develop.
4) Treat your teeth to healthy foods and drinks
The World Health Organization recommends adults have 6 or less teaspoons (24 grams) of sugar each day. Sticking to this recommendation can decrease the risk of tooth decay developing. Choose to drink water during the day and if having a sweet treat, do so together with a main meal instead of snacking on the treat between meals.
5) Show your teeth love by using them for their intended purpose
Teeth are made to chew and smile. They are not made for opening bottles, or packets. These habits can increase the risk of breaking or cracking teeth. Love your teeth by only using them for their intended purpose.
We encourage everyone to come and discuss your oral health with one of our experienced dentists. Contact our team at Heritage Dental Group Indooroopilly on 07 38783384.