#10 Exploring oral health issues of the teenage years. With Tabitha Acret.

Tabitha Acret is an experienced dental hygienist and a popular guest on Beyond Brushing because of her knowledge, relevance and enjoyable discussions. When Tabitha and Cathy discovered they had both written articles this year outlining the oral health concerns that are often noted in teenagers they decided to share and discuss them in this episode. Teens are particularly vulnerable to changes and challenges, and these years are considered ‘high risk’ in the dental community. Emerging independence, changing hormones, social risk-taking and lack of knowledge plays a significant role in the way teens think and act in many behaviours…and ‘health habits’ are often neglected. Having raised teens and emerged out the other side, Tabitha and Cathy aim to offer you or your teens some insight into issues which can adversely impact health…and perhaps provide comfort to parents who cannot yet see the light a the end of the tunnel!