When is World Oral Health Day?
Monday March 20thEvery year on March 20th World Oral Health Day, people around the world are encouraged to look after their oral health.
According to the FDI World Dental Association, oral diseases affect nearly 4 billion people around the world. The most common dental health problem is untreated tooth decay.. Gum disease, oral cancer, and tooth loss are among the common oral health problems worldwide. Natural teeth account for approximately 30% of people between the ages of 65 and 74.
If a person has bad oral health, it may have an effect on their physical appearance. This contributes to anxiety, depression, and low self-confidence. Poor oral health also plays a role in school, at work, and in marriages.
Poor oral hygiene, in addition to affecting physical appearance, can result in a variety of health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, dementia, chronic infections, diabetes, pregnancy complications, and kidney disease.
With good oral hygiene, many of these oral health problems can be greatly reduced or eliminated. The good news is that with good oral hygiene, many of these oral health problems can be greatly reduced or eliminated. This includes tooth brushing twice a day, daily flossing, and routine dental examinations. People in underdeveloped countries, however, are having trouble maintaining good oral hygiene due to a lack of dental supplies and access to dentists.
