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World Oral Health Day Observed On 20 March 2018 With Theme ‘Say Ahh’ Details
World Oral Health Day Observed On 20 March 2018 ‘Say Ahh’- Details, Theme, History, Purpose, Importance, Prevention
World Oral Health Day is marked every year on 20th March across the world to celebrate the benefits of a healthy mouth and to spread & enhance awareness about the problems of oral health and the importance of oral hygiene.
World Oral Health Day was first introduced by the FDI World Dental Federation on 20th March 2013.
World Oral Health Day-2018 theme is ‘Say Ahh’- Think Mouth, Think Health.
World Oral Health Day-2018 theme ‘Say Ahh’ is a phrase that dentist often use at oral check-ups. With this theme, people around the world are believed to join the campaign in large numbers develop a better understanding of oral mouth hygiene and overall health.
Importance of Oral Health
Oral Health has a great significance over overall health. As mouth is full of bacteria thus, it is necessary to maintain proper mouth hygiene such as healthy eating, drinking and brushing habits which helps bacteria level under control.
Not maintaining proper oral health may lead to various infections & diseases such as bad breath, tooth decay or gum disease. It can also result in severe health diseases such as Cardiovascular disease, Lung disease, Alzheimer's disease, Diabetes etc.
Maintaining Good Oral Health (Prevention)
Maintaining good oral health requires a lot of personal efforts such as Brushing teeth properly twice (day/night), Dental check-ups every 6 months, Following dental tips, good eating and drinking habits etc.
