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NATIONAL SMILE MONTH 15th May-15th June
BRUSH FOR BETTER HEALTH
Local family-run dental practice CK DENTAL celebrates National Smile Month
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he dental team at CK Dental, based at 1 West Mall in Clifton, is shining a light on the importance of ‘Brushing for Better Health’ – the theme of this year’s campaign organised by the Oral Health Foundation. This comes at a time when there is an oral health crisis in classrooms across Britain. Recently, The British Dental Association reported a decline in children’s dental health, and tooth decay is now the leading cause of children’s hospital admissions. The dental team is highlighting the importance of starting good oral health habits at an early age. “The most important thing you can do to maintain your child’s oral health is to ensure they are brushing their teeth,” said principal dentist Cornelius Krause. “Ideally, twice a day. “Until the age of seven, children should be supervised while brushing their teeth to ensure it is done correctly. They should brush for two minutes.” Maintaining dentists’ appointments is also
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crucial to help identify and treat any signs of tooth decay – both for adults and children. For more detailed advice on how to care for your children’s teeth, book an appointment with the dentists at CK Dental. A FAMILY-FRIENDLY DENTIST OFFER To celebrate National Smile Month, CK Dental is currently offering 50% off new patient check-ups.* Visit the friendly team at West Mall in Clifton and begin brushing for better health! n
To book an appointment call 0117 472 1600 or email enquiries@ckdental.co.uk. www.ckdental.co.uk CK Dental, 1 West Mall, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4BH *terms and conditions on the website at www.ckdental.co.uk/offers-and-promotions
As part of their ‘Brush for Better Health’ crusade, the CK Dental team made a special visit to the reception year children at Christ Church C of E Primary School in Clifton. Practice manager Sheryl Krause and head nurse Beth Cains used interactive games to teach the children about looking after their teeth. They brought toothbrushes and egg timers, helping the children to understand the importance of brushing for ‘two minutes, twice a day’. “The children really enjoyed the activities and they were all left with goody bags with some healthy treats, toothpaste and stickers,” said Sheryl.