Keep a healthy smile
To help you and your family keep a healthy smile this website covers the key oral health issues for all stages of life. Please use the menu on the left to access a particular area of interest.
The three main factors that are important for good oral health are:
Diet
- Foods and drinks that contain high levels of added and natural sugar contribute to tooth decay.
- The more often sugary foods and drinks are eaten the more likely you are to experience tooth decay.
Fluoride
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Fluoride protects teeth against tooth decay.
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Water fluoridation is the most effective way to allow everybody to have access to fluoride.
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Both children and adults benefit from water fluoridation.
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The beneficial effect of water fluoridation is additional to that of fluoridated toothpaste.
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Fluoride supplements do not provide the same benefit as water fluoridation.
Self care
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daily tooth brushing with a fluoride toothpaste
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maintaining a healthy diet
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drink fluoridated water if it is available
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regular dental care.
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