Explanations

World Oral Health Day

Liz Blamire

20th March 2023

Share this content:

Today is World Oral Health Day. Oral diseases can cause pain, tooth decay, oral cancer and even death. Improving oral health is simple!

Today is World #OralHealth Day.

Oral diseases affect nearly 3.5 billion people 🌏🌍🌎

They cause:
🔹 pain
🔹 discomfort
🔹 disfigurement
🔹 death

More info 👉https://t.co/johTcTtAGc pic.twitter.com/gWM1RnY0Jm
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) March 20, 2023

4⃣ ways to prevent oral diseases: ⁣

🦷 brushing teeth daily with fluoride toothpaste⁣
🥗 eating a balanced diet low in sugars⁣
🚭 stopping the use of tobacco⁣
🥤 reducing alcohol consumption⁣

Learn more 👉https://t.co/SNEX02cEEe pic.twitter.com/1jX453D4OK
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) March 20, 2023

Share this content:

Liz Blamire

Liz is tutor2u subject lead for Health & Social Care and Early Childhood Development. A former NHS midwife, she has taught in FE and secondary as HoD, is an SSAT Accredited Lead Practitioner, textbook author, and experienced senior examiner. She recently completed an MEd in Inclusion and SEND, focusing on social, emotional and behavioural needs.