Last Wednesday, the 25th, we celebrated National Oral Health Day, a date created to highlight the relevance of oral health and, above all, emphasize the importance of preventing problems associated with it. The oral cavity performs essential functions that directly impact the overall health of the body.
In addition to its vital role in speech, chewing and breathing, the mouth is a large opening of the body with direct contact with the external environment, becoming a gateway to bacteria and other microorganisms harmful to health.
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In this sense, maintaining good oral hygiene significantly reduces the risk of developing dental and oral problems in general.
First of all, it is worth highlighting that oral conditions are directly related to smoking, alcohol consumption, inadequate eating habits and other harmful habits.
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As reported by Dr. Anna Karolina Ximenes, dentistry professional at IGM Odontopediatria, a survey conducted by IBGE in 2020 revealed that 53% of Brazilians use dental floss, toothbrush and cream dental. However, 89% perform oral hygiene less than twice a day.
These numbers result in alarming statistics: more than 34 million Brazilians aged 18 or over have already lost 13 teeth or more, and approximately 14 million individuals were missing all teeth. teeth. According to the dentist, this is due to common misconceptions regarding people's oral health.
These errors include comfortable oral hygiene, an unbalanced diet, neglecting regular visits to the dentist and excessive use of tobacco and alcohol.
Such mistakes can lead to a series of oral problems, such as cavities, gingivitis and even tooth loss, as mentioned above. Therefore, it is essential that we are aware of these hygiene failures and take measures to avoid them, ensuring better and more rigorous oral health.
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