🦷 National Smile Month – Supporting Every Smile with Understanding

This National Smile Month, we’re shining a light on the importance of oral health — and how it can look different for neurodivergent children and young people.

For many, brushing teeth and visiting the dentist can be overwhelming due to:

• ❗ Sensory sensitivities

• ❗ Toothpaste textures

• ❗ Bright lights and unfamiliar sounds at the dentist

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At NEST, we believe that supporting oral health starts with understanding. With the right strategies and a flexible, respectful approach, healthy routines can feel safe, achievable, and empowering.

💡 Helpful Tips Include:

• Using unflavoured or non-foaming toothpaste

• Brushing to music or a visual timer

• Practising dentist visits using social stories or role play

  
  

🧠 Because good oral health is important — but so is feeling regulated, respected, and in control.

👉 Explore more neurodivergent-friendly tips in our Learn Zone: Visit Dental Resources

Let’s celebrate every smile — in every form it takes. 💛