The older you get, the more cavities you get

The National Institute of Odonto-Stomatology has released statistics with 99.4% of the population suffering from oral diseases. The older you get, the more cavities you get.

Specifically, the rate of tooth decay under the age of 18 is 87.5% (with 2.84 tooth decay per person); from 33 to 44 years old is 83.2% (with 4.7 tooth decay / person) and over 45 years old is 89.7% (8.43 tooth decay / person). The disease concentrates mainly on gingivitis accompanied by tartar, pus pockets around the teeth at different depths, mild gingivitis and tooth loss.

Children are also susceptible to dental disease.(Photo: SGGP)

Associate Professor Trinh Dinh Hai - Director of the National Institute of Odonto-Stomatology said that inflammation caused indirectly and exacerbated cardiovascular, respiratory, and diabetes diseases . The cause was plaque on teeth begins to appear 24 hours after meals.

If not cleaned, these long-lasting plaque will cause gingivitis, more severe than periodontal inflammation and tooth decay. It is the inflammation of the mouth that causes bacteria to enter the bloodstream, spread to other parts of the body, weaken the immune system.

The most effective preventive measure around the tooth is a diet high in fiber. In addition, proper oral hygiene is required such as combing each piece in a circle and combining dental floss to clean teeth after eating.

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