29 Jul Dental Health Week 2019

• Oral health is fundamental to good health.
• Good oral health saves health care costs for individuals and the nation.
• Oral health can be improved. Eat less sugar, brush your teeth and visit your dentist regularly.

Did you Know

• Nearly 3 in 4 kids are consuming too much sugar.
• Close to a third of children (5-10 years old) have untreated tooth decay.
• Almost half of Australian children have not visited a dentist before their fifth birthday.
• Oral health conditions are responsible for 1 in 10 potentially preventable hospitalisations. The highest rates of potentially preventable hospitalisations due to dental conditions are in children 5-9 years of age.

Adults

• Nearly 50% of Australian Adults are consuming too much sugar.
• Ninety percent (89.1%) of adults have suffered from tooth decay.
• Approximately 1 in 5 Australians have gum disease.
• Almost half of adults have not had a check-up in the last 12 months.

Don’t be a statistic Book now for your annual Oral Health Check Only $99