How to have a great smile

Regular visits to the dentist will help spot early signs of any problems and help correct them before they affect your smile. Good oral health is not just about keeping your gums and teeth healthy and looking good; poor gum health has been linked with other conditions within in our bodies, such as heart disease, strokes, diabetes and dementia.

To celebrate National Smile month, May 15 to June 15, mydentist has looked at how we can look after our smile.

National Smile Month found that 61 per cent of us have been attracted to someone by their smile alone, while a whopping two thirds would lose respect for a boss with bad oral hygiene.

An attractive smile is primarily based on good oral health so it is important to eat a balanced diet with reduced frequency of sugar consumption; to brush twice a day, in the morning and last thing at night; and to visit the dentist regularly.