Cavities and gums inflamed, the 2 most common infectious diseases in Argentina

The World Oral Health Day (WOHD, for its acronym in English) is celebrated on March 20th of each year. It's an international day to remember the benefits of a healthy mouth and to educate the world on issues related to oral health and the importance of taking care of hygiene. oral at all ages.

Oral health is essential to the well-being of the population and plays an important role in the overall health of the population. Early identification and prevention can contribute to the early diagnosis and treatment of other systemic diseases.

However, prevention does not seem to be among the priorities of many Argentines. In fact, a census conducted between 2016 and 2017 by the Faculty of Dentistry UBA in the public management schools of the city of Buenos Aires found that tooth decay and periodontal disease (inflammation of the gums) "are the two most common non-communicable infectious diseases" in these statistics.

Professor Pablo Rodríguez, Dean of UBA's Faculty of Dentistry, warned: "As a society, we need to value oral health as an integral part of the overall health of our population, by example in Buenos Aires.% of children suffer from tooth decay or pain due to lack of hygiene of the mouth. "

"It's essential to keep your teeth healthy as they are prepared to last a lifetime." A well-groomed tooth can last for many years. A good dentition, with good bite and good chewing, facilitates the treatment of food. poor oral hygiene leads to loss of dental parts, among other disorders, "he explained. Infobae the dentist Gustavo Telo (MN 30 058).

The symptoms of health and illness manifest in the mouth, the specialists insist that "oral hygiene is fundamental for general health". In addition, healthy teeth allow a person to talk and feed properly and help give a better aesthetic appearance.

In this sense, daily care is the main prevention to enjoy a good health and a quality of life. So, Telo has listed some of the preventive care:

Brush your teeth at least 3 times a day. The most important brushing is at night.

– Flossing should be used every day and be part of the daily routine, not just when the person feels that he needs a deeper cleansing.

-It is important to look closely to make sure the teeth are clean.

-Avoid biting ice, candy, nougat and any food or hard material, as you may break your teeth.

-If there is a predilection for sweets, it is important to group them in times of consumption of foods containing sugars. Avoid consuming them permanently during the day.

-If after a meal, the person can not wash their teeth, it is advisable to eat a chewing gum without sugar. Stimulates the generation of saliva and helps clean teeth.

-If the person is a lover of his partner, it is recommended not to use thermos, but pava. The thermos causes the mate to be consumed longer, thus generating the saliva becoming acidic and eventually affecting the teeth.

-If you have bent or uneven teeth, it is important to have a treatment to align them. This improves the bite and facilitates dental hygiene.

-Visit the dentist once a year, even if you do not feel any discomfort.

Finally, Pablo Rodríguez emphasized: "Good oral hygiene is necessary after every meal, including breakfast and snacks, in order to reduce the consumption of sugars by replacing sweets with fruits and vegetables, a semi-annual or annual check of prevention, a preferential topicación of fluoride varnish in children ".