Keep your Smile for Life – Dental Health Week 2-8 August 2021

Dental Health Week is happening 2nd – 8th August to challenge the notion that tooth loss from tooth decay and gum disease is inevitable. This Dental Health Week, amidst the Covid 19 world, will focus on the importance of prevention and caring for the teeth and gums, and to show that with the right care at home and at the dentist, people can keep their smile for life.

Our mission

At Seymour Dental, we are dedicated to providing personal care to assist you in achieving excellent health outcomes for life!

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We may think that practising good teeth and mouth hygiene is easy for us all to do, but the reality is that the oral health of many Australians is not where it should be.

• 75% adults rarely or never floss or clean between their teeth.
• 1 in 5 adults brush only once per day.
• 39% of parents report their children drink 2 – 5 soft drinks per week.
• 2 in 3 adults usually visit the dentist for a problem rather than a regular check-up.
• 47% of adults (18+ years) consume too much sugar.

The four key messages of the 2021 Dental Health Week campaign aim are to reinforce the importance of maintaining good oral health to keep your teeth for life:

• Clean teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
• Clean between your teeth daily using floss or interdental brushes.
• Eat a healthy, balanced diet and limit added sugar intake.
• Visit the dentist regularly for check-ups and preventive care.