Survey results released ahead of Dental Health Week (August 5-11), the ADA’s oral health awareness campaign, uncovers some revealing insights into why our oral health is not where it should be.
Roselands Dental Practice’s Dr Natasha Gumber says they are more likely to be treating “emergencies” than people having cleans and check ups because of cost-of-living pressures and it was concerning.
Gums are the forgotten foundations of our mouths, with just over half (53 per cent) of the 25,000 people polled in the ADA survey, thinking that looking after their teeth is more important than looking after their gums.
Dr Natasha said gum disease was emerging now among young people who didn’t realise how bad it was for your general health.
“Having a health body starts with having a healthy mouth,” she said.
“It’s the combination of smoking, poor oral hygiene and lack of dental visits where problems aren’t diagnosed early.
“It’s extremely important to rinse your mouth with water after you eat or drink anything; I make sure my four-year-old always has a few sips of water even after drinking milk since natural sugars are harmful tool.”
To get everyone back on track, Roselands Dental is offering a $99 check up and clean during August.
There will also be ‘pop up’ this Saturday, August 10, at Roselands Shopping Centre, 2-4pm, where staff will be handing out goodies and the ‘tooth fairy’ will be making an appearance.
Less check ups sees gum disease rising
AROUND half of all adults don’t place importance on gum health, according to new data released by the Australian Dental Association (ADA), placing them at risk of serious health conditions.
