This week is Dental Health Week!
Did you know that almost half the world�s population is affected by oral diseases? To compound the situation, oral diseases are also strongly associated with other NCDs (non-communicable diseases). These include diabetes, heart disease, stroke, chronic respiratory disease, kidney disease, mental and neurological disorders (including links with Alzheimer�s Disease) and even some cancers.
The best advice that we can give to maintain a good oral health is as follows:
� Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste
� Clean between your teeth daily using floss, or interdental brushes, or a water jet teeth cleaner
� Eat a balanced diet and limit sugar intake
� Visit the dentist regularly for check-ups and preventive care.
Please feel free to call us on 02 4731 1599 for any dental associated questions.
Yours in good dental health
Drs John Wells and Andrew Peterson