Importance of Oral Care- Australian Dental health Week 2019

Australian Dental Association  (ADA) has announced a week starting from the 5th of August as the Dental Health Week of Australia. Also, this is an annual event marked in the Australian calendar.  Furthermore, this is to communicate the message of the Importance of Oral Care not only to fellow Australians but to the entire world.  Quovo is a dental care equipment & Consumable provider in Adelaide South Australia. We believe that it is our part of duties and responsibility to corporate with Government bodies in special events like this. Therefore, We joined hands with ADA to increase awareness among the community about how important is to maintain healthy oral health.  

 

 

Dental Health Week takes place during the first full week of August. Also, it is organized by the ADA with the purpose of ensuring Australians are aware of the importance of oral care. Key messages of Dental Health Week 2019 include: dental supplies

Key messages of Dental Health Week 2019

• Ensuring teeth are brushed twice daily with a fluoride-based toothpaste
• Maintaining a balanced diet with limited sugar consumption
• Booking consistent checkups with the dentist 

These key messages all tie into the 2019 theme of Dental Health Week. “How’s Your Oral Health Tracking?”. With alarming statistics showing that 65% of Australians haven’t visited the dentist in the last 2 years.

According to The Australian Dental Health Plan (ADHP) 2019

• Over 4 in 10 children aged 5–10 (42%) have experienced tooth decay in their primary (‘baby’) teeth; almost
  one-quarter of children aged 6–14 (24%) have had decay in their permanent teeth;
• Over 1 in 4 (26%) of young Australians and adults aged 15 and over have untreated dental decay; and
•  Over 50% of Australians over the age of 65 years have gum disease or periodontitis; almost 1 in 5 (19%) of this
  the age group has complete tooth loss.

Need for an increase in oral health awareness is needed now more than ever. Also, we must not think that this is only the job of  ADA or health care professionals (HCPS).  We all should corporate and join hands to spread this news to you across the nation. Create conversations with your family neighborhood, and Friends among your chat groups. we all can be silent heroes. 

Tips to Better Oral Health.

• Brush your teeth every day twice daily. Similarly, If Possible consistently after every meal.
• Use a sugar-free mouth wash. Further, This keeps the mouth fresh /removes the tinny Food particles & inhibits some growth factors of bacteria
• Use fluoride-based toothpaste & Mouthwash as it helps to prevent tooth decaying or cavities
• Brush your teeth after high- Sugary desserts and sugary products
• floss your teeth and also, Use an appropriate Dental floss pick )
• Bypass sugary food & Similarly, add a healthy diet to your daily meal habits
• Having scheduled dental appointments
• Avoiding constant snacking
• Quit smoking.

As part of Dental Health Week 2019, SA Health has posted a comprehensive guide for all age groups on how oral health can be maintained at an optimal level. 

In addition to South Australian health organizations embracing Dental Health Week, Similarly, local oral health clinics such as Transform Orthodontic Care (@transformorthodoniccareare on Instagram) share their tips for maintaining a healthy smile in order to show the importance of Oral Care.

For more information on Dental Health Week, check out the links below!

References:

Australian Dental Association – https://www.ada.org.au/Dental-Health-Week/About
SA Health – https://bit.ly/2ZjmMX9
Transform Orthodontic Care – Instagram – @transformorthodoniccareare