On World Oral Health Day, simple habits are key to a healthier lifestyle

19th April 2023 | Uncategorised

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An aim of this year’s World Oral Health Day was to empower people with the knowledge, insight, and confidence they need to secure a healthy mouth. This is a noble goal, and one that I share as both a practicing dentist and a trained yoga instructor. In both roles, my job is to give individuals the necessary tools to take effective charge of their health – whether oral or general. In each case, lifestyle is key. According to the Oral Health Foundation, almost two in five (39%) UK adults don’t visit the dentist on a regular basis, whilst one in four (25%) don’t brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Additionally, one in three (33%) confess they have never flossed or cleaned interdentally. This shows a shocking lack of awareness about the habits necessary to secure good oral health and it is the job of clinicians to fill this gap with actionable and useful advice for patients. Some of this will be standard fare; spit don’t rinse after brushing, visit the dentist every 6-12 months, in...

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