Tomorrow is a really special occasion, we wish the nation to return collectively for the Nice British Brushathon and get behind good oral well being. At 9am we wish as a lot of you as doable to participate in a synchronised 2 minute brush of your tooth – with a fluoride toothpaste in fact. Right here’s how and why it is best to become involved.

Brushing for two minutes for twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste is significant if you’d like a wholesome mouth. In the event you already brush twice a day for 2 minutes then you definitely’d be forgiven for pondering you’re within the overwhelming majority, nonetheless that isn’t the case. Newest statistics recommend that one in 5 (21%) Brits don’t brush their tooth twice a day. In Scotland, the quantity is even greater with slightly below one in three (31%) stating they didn’t brush twice a day.

Via the Brushathon we hope to get individuals enthusiastic about their brushing habits and likewise unfold some smiles whereas we do it!

So right here’s the way you become involved:

• Movie your self brushing your tooth for 2 minutes. Why not embrace a timer within the shot so that you simply and people watching can see you brushing for the complete two minutes.
• Put up the video in your social media platforms (the extra the merrier!) on Wednesday 3 June at 9am.
• Embrace the message ‘That is how I care for my tooth by brushing twice a day for 2 minutes with a fluoride toothpaste. I’m supporting Nationwide #SmileMonth as a result of taking care of my smile is actually essential. #GreatBritishBrushathon’
• Tag three pals into your put up and problem them to add their toothbrushing video on social media for Nationwide Smile Month.

Alternatively, in the event you thrive within the highlight, you may strive brushing your tooth whereas dwell streaming on social media.  Earlier than going dwell on 3 June, don’t overlook to incorporate the above message and hashtag.

Tell us in case you are planning to participate by filling out our type on our ‘Nice British Brushathon‘ web page so we will look out for and share your put up!