For the 12th consecutive year, the 22nd June is celebrated as National Kissing Day. Illume wants to remind clients and the wider community of the importance of good oral hygiene so they can join in with the celebrations with confidence.

Here at Illume, we are proud to have been Creating Kissability since 1987 and know that bad breath or discoloured teeth can cause many people to lack confidence. 

Tim Rumney, practice owner and clinical director at Illume, says: “This national day gives everyone an opportunity to love their own oral health and ensure they can kiss with confidence.

“There can be nothing more awkward than having your loved one lean in for a kiss and you being conscious of having bad breath.”

Both men and women can suffer from bad breath and the tongue is usually the most common culprit but it could be a sign of gum disease or bacteria building up on the tongue and gums. 

Brushing twice a day and flossing or cleaning with interdental brushes can solve the problem and mouthwashes may also help. It's a good idea to clean your tongue too – special tongue brushes and scrapers are available to use with tongue cleaning gels and sprays.

“If the problem persists, however, please be sure to make an appointment for a Healthy Mouth Review which will ensure any underlying causes can both be diagnosed and treated so you can be totally kissable once more,” adds Tim.

Illume offers a range of services for Creating Kissability – see here.