Smile Month has been part of life in the UK for 50 years. It began as a simple idea. Help people understand how to look after their teeth and gums at home, not just in the dental chair.
In the early days, advice about teeth was not always easy to find. Many people only thought about their mouths when something hurt. The campaign aimed to change that. It focused on everyday habits that could stop problems before they started.
From the beginning, the campaign set out to:
Share clear, practical advice people could use at home.
Make smile care part of daily life, not just dental visits.
Help families build healthy routines early.
Over time, the campaign grew. More dental teams took part. Schools joined in. Workplaces began to use it as part of staff wellbeing. Community groups used it as a reason to run local activities. What started as a small health campaign became a national movement.
As the years passed, the campaign expanded to include:
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