Young Adults
School-leavers and young adults face major changes in their social environment as they:
- seek employment or begin tertiary education;
- enter the workforce; or
- move out of home.
Many restrictions are left behind, and increasing independence and uncertainties may lead to changes in health priorities and behaviour.
Any of the following may affect oral health:
- inadequate diet or irregular meals relying on convenient 'fast foods';
- increased snacking and consumption of soft drinks and sports drinks;
- skipping brushing with a fluoride toothpaste; and
- putting off regular dental visits.
Young adults are frequently unaware that they are at high risk of decay until the accumulated oral neglect of several years causes them problems and considerable expense. |
