National Smile Month is a charity campaign, run by the Oral Health Foundation. The theme of this year’s initiative, which ran from May 16 to June 16, was ‘Everyone deserves a healthy smile’.
Tooth decay is still a major problem, as statistics show that one in three (33 per cent) adults have signs of tooth decay, as well as around one in four (24 per cent) five-year-olds. The campaign provided information and support for thousands of children and families, the elderly and vulnerable, people with disabilities and those living in deprivation or isolation.
During National Smile Month, the Oral Health Foundation promotes promotes several easy ways to improve oral health. These include:
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