National Smile Month, organised by the Oral Health Foundation, is the UK’s largest and longest-running campaign to promote good oral health. The ultimate aim of the campaign is to improve the UK’s oral health through the promotion of 3 key messages:
Product |
Amount per 100g |
Sugar content in teaspoons |
Blackcurrant |
9.7 g in concentrate |
1.23 tsp |
Cranberry Juice |
11.6 g |
7.25 tsp |
Coca Cola |
10.6 g |
6.63 tsp |
Lemonade |
3.5 g |
2.2 tsp |
Lucozade Sport |
3.5 g |
4.38 tsp |
Orange Squash |
13 g in concentrate |
1.63 tsp |
The Be Food Smart app from Change4Life can help you check the sugar content of your diet.
To help limit tooth decay associated with sugary drinks, why not switch to water or sugar-free options - a more tooth-friendly option. If you suffer from dry mouth you are more at risk of tooth decay. Make sure you are careful to choose sugar-free sweets or gum.
For more information about National Smile Month and how you can get involved, visit http://www.nationalsmilemonth.org/
Reference: 1. How much sugar is in your foods and drinks? Oral Health Foundation. Available from www.nationalsmilemonth.org. Accessed on 15/05/18.