More than 75% of Vietnamese people aged 18-34 years have tooth decay

The latest data from the National Institute of Dentistry shows that the rate of permanent tooth decay in Vietnam is quite high and increases with age. Specifically, the prevalence of tooth decay in children aged 9-11 years is 54.6% and in children aged 15-17 years is 68.6%; 75.2% at the age of 18 - 34 and increased to 89.7% at age 45. The cause is due to Fluo deficiency, a factor limiting tooth decay.

According to the analysis of nearly 6,000 water samples in 14 provinces, Fluo concentration in domestic water is relatively low ( There are 175/179 areas studied with Fluo deficiency.

Facial dentists say that the best way to prevent cavities is to add Fluo to the water. But since 80% of the rural population has not used tap water yet, the addition of Fluo through tap water is only up to 20% of the Vietnamese population.

Currently, the National Institute of Odonto-Stomatology is building a laboratory capable of testing Fluo in water and food. It is expected that in 2007, Lang Son will be the first locality to test this program.

Thai Ha