Looking after your teeth and gum is important for the health of your mouth. A healthy mouth allows you to smile, eat and speak with confidence in public.
Speaking on Plan B Fm’s family, relationship, and lifestyle show dubbed NYANSAPO FIE, on the Topic “ORAL HEALTH” with Evelyn Ama Amponsah a Principal Physician Assistant from the Dental department at Tema Polyclinic hosted by Dr. Michael Asenso.
Looking after your teeth and gum is important for the health of your mouth. A healthy mouth allows you to smile, eat and speak with confidence.
She explained that germs and bacteria accumulate in the mouth throughout the day and the food accumulates between the teeth.
She therefore advised the need to brush after meals, preferably after dinner before we go to bed.
“Unless you do this, there is a good chance of plaque developing around your teeth. Therefore brushing twice daily is necessary” she stated
She also said cleaning the tongue every day after brushing using a brush or a tongue cleaner is an important step in oral hygiene maintenance.
“A lot of people don’t floss their teeth. Floss is a very thin cord that you can use to remove food particles or plaque stuck in between two teeth. Unless you floss, food deposits between teeth can lead to cavities, and rinse your mouth well after every meal and even snacks will help flush away any food particles that may have stuck in your teeth. This is one of the most important dental care tips is that all sweet-tasting foods contain sugars, which are converted to acids in your mouth and acids are the teeth’s worst enemy”
She explained that germs and bacteria accumulate in our mouth throughout the day and the food accumulates between the teeth. That is why we have to brush after meals, preferably after dinner before we go to bed.
“Unless you do this, there is a good chance of plaque developing around your teeth. Therefore brushing twice daily is necessary” she added
She advised the general public to make an appointment with their for dentist to examine the teeth and mouth for any signs of plaque, tartar, cavities, or gum disease.
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