One of the main recommendations to citizens this 2023 is to take care of their oral health, since more than 98% of the population suffers from diseases such as cavities, which can intervene in both social and health issues.
This was stated by Dr. Adrián Murillo, dental implant surgeon, who commented that the mouth is a fundamental component of the body in various aspects, so not taking care of it can cause serious health and well-being problems.
The specialist pointed out that people tend to give little importance to their mouth, despite the fact that it is the organ with which they eat and with which they communicate with the outside world.
“Sometimes we do not attribute the importance of the mouth, and it is perhaps the organ where the digestive system begins, so if you have not taken good care you may have problems feeding yourself, to express yourself, so this year that would be a good purpose, to provide adequate care”, he noted.
Dr. Murillo explained that the mouth is permanently contaminated due to the presence of fungi, viruses, bacteria, which coexist in balance, however, when something alters said environment, that is when infectious conditions arise.
“Oral health should be checked at least twice a year in order to identify conditions that can put you at risk, such as cavities, which is the most common; more than 98% of the world population has cavities, which deteriorate the teeth until they are lost ”, he warned.
Another situation, he said, is periodontal disease, which starts in the gums, then moves to the bone and root of the tooth, which can cause damage to the ligament that supports the tooth.
In the same way, the specialist added that another disease of care is malocclusion that is related to the incorrect position of the teeth, hence the recommendation for this beginning of the year, stressed the dental surgeon, is to have adequate care the mouth, so that preventive actions can be taken.
“Research published in the Journal of Dental Public Health revealed that those who have recurring dental care reduce their spending on at least 43% of treatments, since preventive treatment will always be cheaper than restorative treatment,” he stated.
Finally, Dr. Adrián Murillo urged the population to reduce the consumption of coffee, sodas, wine and other foods that can stain and wear down teeth, especially tobacco, since smoking is one of the conditions that can most harm health. oral health.
