Regular Dental Check Up Is Important – Dental Surgeon

Dr. Victoria Dua Agyeman, a Dental Surgeon has advised Ghanaians proper dental health is important to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.

Speaking on Plan B FM health show ‘Apomuden fie’, Dr. Victoria admonished that, the most important part of the tooth care happens at home, brushing and flossing properly, along with regular dental checkups, can prevent tooth decay and gum disease.

“It is essential to have good dental hygiene, not only for the outward appearance of your teeth, but also for the health of your entire mouth and gums,” She said

“If you do not take care of your teeth by brushing them on a regular basis, you will most likely have to go through several dental procedures and have varying degrees of pain when eating, drinking, chewing gum and more”. 

“When we eat food and leave our teeth unbrushed for an extended period, the bacteria in the mouth can act on the debris and form into a substance known as plaque’’.

“Plaque is dangerous, as it can cause damage to tooth enamel and gums that can eventually lead to other serious problems. Any easy way to prevent this from happening is by brushing your teeth at least twice a day to ensure food particles are being removed”. 

“When you regularly brush your teeth, you will be making yourself less and less likely to suffer from tooth decay, cavities and gum disease. Even if you only stop brushing for a few days, you can begin to develop bacterial buildup that can lead to infections like a tooth abscess. It’s best to get and stay in the habit of frequent tooth brushing”.

“Although this is not as serious as other issues, bad breath can have negative effects on many areas of your life. When interacting with loved ones, you may not care about the freshness of your breath, but the outside world will certainly notice it’’

She also encouraged the use of fluoride toothpaste, which assist in good dental hygiene and overall oral wellness.

“Research has shown that fluoride can reduce plaque, remove tartar, and clean and protect teeth. The presence of fluoride in your mouth can attract other minerals (such as calcium) to the area. Calcium is good for our bones and helps maintain our teeth with a strong, healthy structure”. She concluded