To celebrate World Oral Health Day 2024 – a key opportunity to empower people with the knowledge, tools and confidence to maintain good oral health – the Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program launched a campaign to highlight that good oral health is an essential component of overall wellbeing. Our mouths are the gateway to our bodies, and taking care of our mouth is a fundamental step towards ensuring positive health and wellbeing. This helps us create those special moments of everyday happiness that put smiles on our faces and give us treasured memories with those we love.

Sadly, however, more than 3.5 billion people are affected by some kind of oral health problem. This can impact quality of life, physical and mental wellbeing. For example, if we feel self-conscious about the state of our mouth, we may be disinclined to socialize, leading to feelings of loneliness and isolation. Oral discomfort or pain can also limit our consumption of healthier food, disrupting our ability to consume the nutrients our bodies need. Our WOHD 2024 campaign sought to highlight this and remind people to enjoy moments of everyday happiness by taking care of their teeth and feeling fantastic. It was also a great opportunity to highlight the importance of a complete oral hygiene routine – including chewing sugar-free gum after meals and snacks. 

To learn more about World Oral Health Day, please click here.