All Aboard for Healthy Smiles: Ashburton Family Dental Joins Steam Train Sunday with 'Toot for a Toothbrush' Initiative
- Ashburton Family Dental
- Aug 15
- 2 min read
Celebrating Steam Train Sunday with Healthy Habits
This August, Ashburton Family Dental is excited to be part of Steam Train Sunday—a historic celebration bringing families together for a unique journey back in time along the Alamein Line on August 17th.
As a practice that's been caring for Melbourne families for over 60 years, we believe the best community celebrations include healthy habits that last long after the fun ends. That's why we're launching our 'Toot for a Toothbrush' initiative—our way of meeting new families and sharing a little dental wisdom during this special community event.
Throughout August, families with Steam Train Sunday kids' or Family tickets can visit our practice to collect special kids' dental packs, complete with a children's toothbrush, fun stickers, and one of our favourite kids' oral health tips.
More Than Just a Dental Pack: Building Healthy Habits
At Ashburton Family Dental, we know that healthy smiles start with simple, consistent habits—and what better time to reinforce these than during exciting family adventures?
Our kids' dental packs include:
Kid's toothbrush selected by our dental team
Fun stickers that kids love
A kids' oral health tip designed to help families with their dental care
The oral health tip we're sharing?
The Science Behind Scheduled Snacking
This simple tip is backed by dental science. Every time we eat—especially sugary foods—our teeth are exposed to acids that can weaken enamel. When we snack continuously throughout the day, our mouths never get a chance to neutralise these acids.
Here's how scheduled snacking helps:
Saliva Protection: Between eating, saliva works to neutralize acids and protect teeth
Reduced Acid Exposure: Fewer eating occasions means less acid attack on tooth enamel
Better Oral pH: Giving your mouth breaks allows it to return to a healthy pH level
Connecting Community Celebrations with Lifelong Health
Steam Train Sunday represents something beautiful—families coming together to create memories and celebrate our shared heritage. At Ashburton Family Dental, we believe these moments are perfect opportunities to reinforce the healthy habits that protect smiles for years to come.
Why we love community initiatives like this:
Meeting new families in a relaxed, celebratory setting
Sharing dental wisdom in an accessible, fun way
Building connections beyond the dental chair
Supporting community events that bring Melbourne families together
Building Relationships, One Smile at a Time
For over 60 years, Ashburton Family Dental has been part of Melbourne's community fabric. From caring for multiple generations of the same families to participating in local celebrations like Steam Train Sunday, we believe in the importance of showing up—consistently, authentically, and with care.
Our community involvement includes:
Supporting local schools and community organisations
Participating in events that bring families together
Providing educational initiatives that promote lifelong oral health
Building relationships that extend beyond dental appointments
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