Why oral diseases are climbing in kids, young adults

Interproximal hygiene — that is, cleaning between teeth — is key to preventing oral diseases, but it is still ignored by most people.According to a report prepared by the consultant Hamilton for Dentaid, 78% of caries and 60% of cases of halitosis (bad breath) originate in interproximal areas, and yet 62% of the population do not regularly clean them.During an international meeting in Barcelona, dental experts pointed out that plaque accumulatio…

Oral health is an important part of overall health. Brushing your teeth twice a day is not enough, because there are parts that cannot be reached.

Why oral diseases are climbing in kids, young adults

Global oral health problems among adolescents and young adults may have become more common and more disabling due to rising rates of periodontitis and tooth loss, a study published recently in BMC Oral Health reports.