Local Trust supports National Smile Month

Written By: Mark Armstrong

Provided By: Liverpool Community Health

National Smile Month, organised by the British Dental Health Foundation, is the UK’s largest annual oral health campaign which is running from Monday May 18-Thursday June 18.

In support of this, Liverpool Community Health (LCH) NHS Trust’s Dental Health Promotion team is encouraging people to visit one of their community drop-in sessions for advice and a free tube of family fluoride toothpaste.

Members of the Dental Health Team will be on hand to chat to people and offer free, professional information and advice on how to brush properly, look after your teeth and keep your mouth healthy.

Helen Parsley, Principal Dental Health Promotion Officer for Liverpool Community Health NHS Trust, explained: “As part of National Smile Month we want to remind people how important it is to brush your teeth and gums twice a day with family fluoride toothpaste.

“If you’re a parent or carer, do remember that children will need help with tooth brushing up to the age of seven too.

“Our friendly team of dental health professionals will also be on hand to answer any questions that people might have about oral hygiene and how to look after their teeth.”

LCH will be attending a series of community road show events taking place at each of the following venues and times:

• May 19, 14.00-16.00 - Dementia Awareness Event, Olive Mount, L15 8GG

• May 20, 11.00-14.00 - Dementia Awareness Event Sedgemoor Care Home, L11 3BR

• May 21, 12.00-15.00 - Dementia Awareness event, St Michaels Irish Centre, L6 5JG

• May 21, 15.00 onwards - Mothers Event Venus House, Bootle, L20 6AD

• May 26 - Health Information Centre, the BEAT, Hanover Street, L1 4AF

• May 27, 13.00-16.00 - Sun Awareness Event,  Al Ghazali Centre, L7 6HD

• May 28 - Health Information Centre, the BEAT, Hanover Street, L1 4AF

• May 28, 11.00-14.00 - Health Event at Springwell Park Children’s Centre, Bootle, L20 2PG

• June 1, 11.00-14.00 - Event at St Georges Church Hall, Fazakerley, L9 6BW

Throughout all of these events and activities, the team will be reminding people of these three simply top tips for keeping your mouth healthy:

• Brush your teeth morning and night using a family fluoride tooth paste, and avoid rinsing with water afterwards
• Keep sugary food and drink to a minimum (mealtimes only)
• Visit your dentist at least once a year for a routine check-up, even if you don’t have any teeth

For more information on National Smile Month, visit www.smilemonth.org or you can contact the Dental Health Team on 0151 295 8640.