Prepare your smile for National Smile Month 2022

96 per cent of dental professionals believe that the closure of dentists during national lockdowns negatively impacted the UK’s oral health.[1]

For some people, this has left them nursing minor dental twinges that could have since developed into something more serious.

According to Unum’s most recent claims data, since the end of lockdowns in 2021 there has been a 41 per cent rise in dental claims compared to 2020.[2] This shows people are once again prioritising their oral health and benefiting from dental insurance as practices have reopened.

This news is timely. May 16 –June 16 is National Smile Month, a campaign run by the Oral Health Foundation which aims to help more people achieve a healthier life through better oral health, as well as raise funds to support people across the country with dental hygiene.