With the Earth Day nearly upon us (22 April 2024) many people are thinking about how to incorporate more eco-friendly habits into their daily life.
From minimising single use plastics to being mindful of your carbon footprint, there are lots of choices you can make in daily life to be more sustainable, and that includes your dental hygiene regime! Here are some ways to go green this Earth Day and beyond:
#1. Avoid single use, plastic products like flossers.
Instead, consider alternatives like recyclable dental floss that’s manufactured with sustainable materials, such as bamboo fibre.
#2. Turn off the tap while you brush your teeth.
We all learn this when we are kids but sometimes even adults forget. Turning off the tap while you brush your teeth in the morning and before you go to bed, you can save up to 30 litres of water!
#3. Visit an eco dentist like Shenton Park Village Dental
At our practice, there are many ways we strive to be green. Here are some of them:
- Instead of paper records, we use digital record-keeping.
- To reduce transportation costs, we use local labs for crown and bridge work.
- Instead of traditional bulbs, we use LED lights—which have a longer lifespan—all throughout our surgery.
A Gift for Our Earth Lovers!
Call the practice at (08) 9286 3222 before the end of April to book in your next appointment and we’ll thank you with a special Earth Day inspired gift so you can help support a healthier environment when you take care of your oral health with Shenton Park Village Dental.
Other Tips to Be More Green This Year
Ride your bike or take public transit to the dentist (we’re located near Derby Rd, before Onslow Rd Bus Stop and Shenton Park Train Station). There are places to lock up your bike next to IGA. You can also consider scheduling appointments for multiple family members in a row to save a trip.
Learn more about eco-friendly/green dentistry at Shenton Park Village Dental and contact us today to book an appointment!
T&Cs Apply. Valid for all appointments made from 16 April – 30 April 2024. Pick up your gift your next appointment. Not redeemable for cash. While supplies last.
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