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Accra, April 11, GNA –
Unilever Ghana, maker of Pepsodent toothpaste, unveiled a report
on the impact of oral health on children's lives, revealing at least one
about three million children missed school because of oral pain and others
dental complications caused by poor hygiene.
The poll
commissioned by Pepsodent and the report published before World Oral Health
March 20, showed that the quality of a child's oral care can have
impact beyond obvious medical problems such as bad breath and dental pain; It can
also limit their potential and have a negative impact on their self-esteem.
The study that was
done in eight countries, including Ghana, indicates that the quality of children
oral health care has repercussions beyond health; this limits the potential of a child.
"Almost a quarter
(24%) of children who have experienced oral pain in the past 12 months have not increased
their hand in clbad or asked for help because they felt bad about their teeth (vs.
13% of those who do not have oral pain), "says the report.
The search was
conducted with children aged 6 to 17 and their parents in eight countries
country: Ghana, Chile, Egypt, France, Italy, Indonesia, United States and Vietnam.
While most children
and their parents interviewed said they brushed their teeth twice a day, getting closer
interrogation, it was revealed that 3 out of 10 parents occasionally allowed their
the child to skip the night brushing, which had a direct link with a higher incidence
of oral pain.
Commenting on the
Dr. Esi Fuaba Afful, a member of the Ghana Dental Association, stated that the
The quality of a child's oral care can have an impact beyond obvious medical evidence.
problems like bad breath and dental pain.
She told the children with
good oral care not only suffer less pain, but are also more likely to have
self-esteem that enables them to succeed in school and to achieve other social goals.
advantages.
"In contrast, those
Poor oral health care is more likely to have low self-esteem (49% compared to
32% of those with good oral health); their lack of confidence and a weaker meaning
self-esteem affects how they feel and behave in different ways. Wrong
oral health can also limit their potential and have a negative impact on their
self-esteem, "added Dr. Afful.
Ms. Patience Oforiwa
Mpereh, head of the oral care category at Unilever Ghana, said that the company's brands
worked on prevention through free dental exams and at school
programs for 25 years.
"Until now, we have
protected 80 million smiles in the world. In addition to work throughout the year,
World Oral Health Day, we reinforce these messages with events organized in
number of steps. With this report, Unilever hopes to help advance the
conversation around oral health education around the world to inspire changes
today that promote more opportunities for tomorrow, "she added.
GNA
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