Finland’s 16th annual Xylitol awareness week is approaching! The xylitol week is held between the 3rd and 7th of February 2020. All our service units will participate in the xylitol week. Come and visit us in order to get some information regarding oral health and xylitol pastilles!
Use xylitol after your meals
Xylitol reduces dental caries. Use xylitol at least 5 grams daily: you can reach this amount for example through consuming six pieces of 100% xylitol gum. Use xylitol – like gum or pastilles – after every meal to cut off the acid attack.
Xylitol does not replace brushing your teeth and it is recommended that you brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice a day. By brushing your teeth you can avoid caries and gum infection.
Oral health and nutrition
Did you know that your eating habits affect your oral health? Snacking gnaws away teeth. By eating regular meals you can avoid feeling hungry and nibbling. Enjoy sweets together with a meal. Eating sweets too often leads to recurring acid attacks. Use xylitol products after enjoying sweets. Read more about nibbling and oral health.
Drink water when thirsty. By drinking water instead of soda and energy drinks you can avoid tooth erosion and dental cavities. Choose whole fruit instead of juice.
Take care of your teeth and oral health!
Xylitol week according to municipality
Helsinki-Espoo
- Monday 10.30 am–2.00 pm at FSHS’s service unit in Töölö
- Tuesday 10.30 am–2.00 pm in Helsinki University’s Kumpula campus’s Exactum-building
- Wednesday 10.00 am–2.00 pm in Helsinki University’s Viikki campus’s info center Korona
- Thursday 10.00 am–2.00 pm Aalto University’s Otaniemi campus’s Undergraduate Centre lobby
- Friday 10.00 am–1.30 pm in FSHS’s service unit in Töölö
Joensuu
- from Monday to Thursday 8.00 am–3.00 pm at FSHS’s Joensuu service unit lobby
- Friday 8.00 am–2.00 pm at FSHS’s Joensuun service unit lobby
Jyväskylä
- from Monday to Tuesday 8.00 am- 3.00 pm at FSHS’s Jyväskylä service unit lobby
- Wednesday 10.00 am- 11.00 am at the student restaurant Agora
- Thursday 8.00 am- 3.00pm at FSHS’s Jyväskylä service unit lobby
- Friday 8.00am- 2.00pm at FSHS’s Jyväskylä service unit lobby
Kuopio
- from Monday to Friday 8.00 am–3.00 pm at FSHS’s Kuopio service unit lobby
Lappeenranta
- from Monday to Thursday 8.00 am–3.00 pm at FSHS’s Lappeenranta service unit lobby
- perjantaina klo. 8.00–14.00 YTHS:n Lappeenrannan palvelupisteen lobby
Oulu
- from Monday to Thursday 8.00 am–3.00 pm at FSHS’s Oulu service unit lobby
- Friday 8.00 am–2.00pm at FSHS’s Oulu service unit lobby
Rauma
- from Monday to Thursday 8.00 am–3.00 pm at FSHS’s Rauma service unit lobby
- Friday 8.00 am–2.00 pm at FSHS’s Rauma service unit lobby
Rovaniemi
- from Monday to Friday 8.00 am–3.00 pm at FSHS’s Rovaniemi service unit lobby
Tampere
- from Monday to Friday 8.00 am–3.00 pm at FSHS’s Tampere service unit lobby
Turku
- from Monday to Friday 8.00 am–3.00 pm at FSHS’s Turku service unit lobby
Vaasa
- Monday 8.00 am–3.00 pm at FSHS’s Vaasa service unit lobby
- Tuesday 11.00am–1.00 pm at FSHS’s Vaasa service unit lobby
- Wednesday 11.00am–3:00 pm Vaasa University, restaurant Mathilda’s lobby and Åbo Akademi University restaurant’s lobby
- Thursday 8.00 am–3.00 pm at FSHS’s Vaasa service unit lobby
- Friday 8.00 am–2.00 pm at FSHS’s Vaasa service unit lobby