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MCC Daily Tribune

Oral Health Month

We’re celebrating Oral Health Month in June, and you’re invited! We care for every part of our body, so why should our mouths be neglected? Supported by the American Dental Association, Oral Health Month is a reminder about the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene, always.

HOW TO CELEBRATE ORAL HEALTH MONTH

  1. Take care of oral issues

    Read up on all the issues that can affect your oral health. Make note of everything you can do together with your family to better your oral health like brushing, flossing, and more. A healthy mouth leads to a happy life, we believe, and Oral Health Month is the perfect time to start taking care of it.

  2. Smile and show off your oral health

    Have a perfect set of pearly whites? Show them off to the world and share your tips on how to maintain good oral health. You can even post a picture of you, your smile, and your family, all taking care of your oral health together. Encourage others to do the same. Liking and sharing others’ efforts counts too.

  3. Made a dental appointment

    Visit your dentist for a quick oral check-up. You can also schedule a visit to the dental hygienist and share your experience to encourage others to do the same

5 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT TEETH

  1. Teeth cannot heal themselves

    Teeth are the only part of the body that cannot heal themselves.

  2. We see only a part of our teeth

    We actually see only 1/3 of our teeth; the other ⅔ is hidden under the gums.

  3. Smiles are the first thing people notice

    50% of people say smiles are the very first feature they notice about other people.

  4. We spend almost 40 days brushing our teeth

    On average, people spend around 38.5 days in their lifetime brushing their teeth.

  5. Flossing is a lifesaver

    Dentists say flossing can increase life expectancy by six years, as it reduces chances of infectious diseases and even prevents heart attacks.

WHY WE LOVE ORAL HEALTH MONTH

  1. Healthy pearly whites

    Oral Health Month reminds us of all the ways we can protect our teeth. Since smiles are the first things people see, we want them to be our brightest feature. That, plus good oral hygiene helps keep our teeth and gums healthy too.

  2. We honor those who came before

    We believe emphasizing oral health honors the work of everyone who had a hand in taking dentistry and oral health to the heights it enjoys today. They worked tirelessly towards better oral health; the least we can do is maintain this practice in our own lives.

  3. Healthy by association

    Good oral hygiene practices keep your teeth and gums in top shape and influence your loved ones to do the same too. The more we learn about various healthy practices, the more we take pride in maintaining them, and subsequently, the bigger the difference we can make in our family’s and friends’ oral health.

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
06/03/2022