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June 22, 2022 By Brandon Buchanan 0

National Smile Month 2022 is all about shining a light on inequalities within oral health.
Millions of people every year are affected by oral health problems.  Oral diseases can leave you in extreme pain and affect your quality of life.  Sadly, oral diseases may also be life-threatening.
Oral health inequalities affect lots of different people and groups within society.  Your age, wealth, level of education and where you live can all determine how healthy, or unhealthy, your mouth might be.   
Inequalities are often preventable.  They are also unfair and unjust.
In the UK, oral health inequalities can lead to a greater risk of:

Oral diseases such as tooth decay and gum disease.

Tooth loss and tooth extractions.

Mouth cancer.

Dental phobias and anxiety.

Less access to frontline care and support services.

During National Smile Month, we need your support to help more people achieve a healthier life through better…