Dental Tips: How much sugar is hiding in your trolley?

This year’s Dental Health Week will be on 3 – 9 August.

Dental Health Week 2020: Four Key Messages

This campaign aims to educate Australians about the importance of maintaining good oral health by promoting four key messages:

• Brushing at least two times every day with a fluoride-containing toothpaste.
• Cleaning between your teeth daily using floss or interdental brushes.
• Maintaining a healthy, balanced diet and limiting sugary and acidic intake.
• Visiting the dentist regularly for check-ups and preventive care.

Get Sugar Savvy in 2020!

This year’s campaign focuses on the dangers sugar does to one’s oral health, aiming to help Australians ‘get sugar savvy’.

This includes the recommended daily sugar consumption levels, advice on checking food labels, and spells out the effect sugar has on our teeth.

This information is supported by three main sugar messages:

• Avoid consuming foods and beverages with added sugars.
• Opt for foods with less than 10g of sugar per 100g.
• Look out for hidden sugars when buying foods and drinks.

The tagline: ‘How much sugar is hiding in your trolley?’, draws on the concept of hidden sugars and checking food labels to make healthy choices.

Making healthy choices at the supermarket means making similar smart food and drink choices at home.

Refusing to buy an unhealthy item in the supermarket means you don’t have to continue saying ‘no’ at home.

Tempting as it is to think that everyone is practising good oral health, the reality is, the oral health of many Australians is not near where it should be.

• Less than 50% of Australian adults have had a dental check-up in the last 12 months.
• 53% of Australians brush their teeth only once a day.
• Nearly 40% of Australians never floss or clean between their teeth.
• 73% of young people are consuming too much sugar.
• 47% of adults are consuming too much sugar.

There are several ways to access sugar information as part of Dental Health Week this year.

Visit your trusted Leederville dentist for a one-on-one consultation.

A Brighter Dental Experience in Leederville

Dentists on Vincent offers a friendly environment in a lovely heritage building which doesn’t feel like you’re at the dentist!

Our dental practice offers a child-friendly environment as we address their apprehension towards treatment.

We take the time to explain to you all of your options and how we can provide you with a smile you can be proud of.

Dr Lamattina is very gentle, and your mouth will feel great and look fantastic.

We offer convenient times to come in and get your treatment completed, and it’s easy to find us just off the freeway.

Don’t put it off any longer, call us now for a consultation appointment and see what we can do to give you a feeling of confidence and esteem in yourself.

Same-Day Dental Emergency Appointment Available in Leederville

Visit your Leederville dentist today!

For more information, call us on (08) 9242 4400 or request your appointment online.

We are located at 322 Vincent St in Leederville.

PARKING/PUBLIC TRANSPORT

There is ample car parking across the road from the practice

There are cafes and eateries within walking distance

LOCATION

Dentists on Vincent is located in Leederville, 14 min from Northbridge and only short stroll from Leederville Oval and Water Corporation