Carmarthenshire children have something to smile about
Children across Carmarthenshire have got something to smile about now that they know how to keep their teeth in tip-top condition.
The county’s Healthy Schools Scheme, run by the county council, has been working alongside dental health and hygiene organisation Designed To Smile to run a daily toothbrushing programme in Carmarthenshire schools.
The programme is aimed at helping improve the health of young children’s teeth in Wales.
Children are shown how to brush their teeth, how long to brush for, and are also encouraged to brush their teeth as part of the school day.
To celebrate the success of the schools which have already taken part, a ceremony was held at Trimsaran Leisure Centre.
Pupils and staff from 20 Carmarthenshire schools attended, where they were presented with certificates and took part in healthy cookery demonstrations.
Healthy Schools Scheme Co-ordinator, Lynn Edwards, said: “It is important that children establish a good daily toothbrushing routine from a young age, as this will help them maintain good oral health with reduced risks of needing fillings or extractions later on in life.
“Children enjoy taking part in the Designed to Smile programme as it makes brushing fun and gives them some handy tips to share with their family back at home.”
The Healthy Schools Scheme works with children and young people to develop projects around a range of issues that can affect health and wellbeing in children and young people.
These can include food and fitness, the environment, hygiene, emotional health, substance misuse, sexual health and relationships, and safety.
For further information visit www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk
The county’s Healthy Schools Scheme, run by the county council, has been working alongside dental health and hygiene organisation Designed To Smile to run a daily toothbrushing programme in Carmarthenshire schools.
The programme is aimed at helping improve the health of young children’s teeth in Wales.
Children are shown how to brush their teeth, how long to brush for, and are also encouraged to brush their teeth as part of the school day.
To celebrate the success of the schools which have already taken part, a ceremony was held at Trimsaran Leisure Centre.
Pupils and staff from 20 Carmarthenshire schools attended, where they were presented with certificates and took part in healthy cookery demonstrations.
Healthy Schools Scheme Co-ordinator, Lynn Edwards, said: “It is important that children establish a good daily toothbrushing routine from a young age, as this will help them maintain good oral health with reduced risks of needing fillings or extractions later on in life.
“Children enjoy taking part in the Designed to Smile programme as it makes brushing fun and gives them some handy tips to share with their family back at home.”
The Healthy Schools Scheme works with children and young people to develop projects around a range of issues that can affect health and wellbeing in children and young people.
These can include food and fitness, the environment, hygiene, emotional health, substance misuse, sexual health and relationships, and safety.
For further information visit www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk
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