National Oral Health Month

SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL ORAL HEALTH MONTH.

Time to pay extra attention to your dental oral hygiene. Adults can get cavities, as well routine, particularly as two of the world’s as gum disease that can lead to serious most common health problems affect the problems. Throughout your adult life, it’s mouth – cavities (dental caries) and gum important to continue to: disease. Gum disease ranks second only to • Brush twice a day with fluoride tooth the common cold in terms of prevalence, paste to remove dental plaque – the sticky with an estimated 90% of South Africans film on your teeth that’s the main cause of experiencing the problem at some point. tooth decay and inflammation of the gums,

It really is in your best interest to practice called gingivitis. • Floss daily to remove good oral hygiene. Not only does it ensure plaque from between your teeth and a beautiful smile, but it is good for your under your gum line, before it can harden health - gum disease has been linked to into tartar. Once tartar has formed, it can coronary heart disease, adverse pregnancy only be removed by a dental hygienist outcomes and diabetes. And new research during a professional cleaning. • Limit also shows that women with gum disease sugary or starchy foods, especially sticky find it harder to conceive. snacks. • Visit your dentist regularly for

Colgate offers some tips on oral health: professional cleanings and check-ups.

The key to keeping a bright, healthy smile throughout adulthood is to practice proper For more information visit www.colgate.com.

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