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

Dental Health Week is on 3 – 9 August.

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

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

This year, we focus on the dangers of sugar to one’s oral health, aiming to help Australians to ‘get sugar savvy’.

This includes:

• recommended daily sugar consumption levels
• advice on checking food labels, and
• the effects of sugar 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.

These important messages will be delivered through the tagline:

‘How much sugar is hiding in your trolley?’

Making smart 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.

As much as we think 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.

A visit to your trusted Forster dentist is great for one-on-one advice where your questions can be answered.

Your Local Dentist in Forster

At Forster Dental Centre, we provide each patient with the care that allows them to maintain healthy teeth and a beautiful smile for life!

We offer an extensive range of dental services from preventative dentistry to restorative dental options along with the latest in cosmetic dentistry solutions for straighter and whiter teeth.

We pride ourselves on listening to the needs and concerns of all our patients and aim to provide you with the personalised attention you and your family deserves.

Same-Day Dental Emergency Appointment Available in Forster

Call us on (02) 6555 5554 or book your appointment online here.

We are located at 1st Floor Forster Tower, 12 Wallis St in Forster.