As Pepsodent highlights importance of day and night brushing
By Chioma Obinna
Nigerians have been admonished to prioritise regular brushing to ensure good oral health because it plays a vital role in total wellbeing.
“Oral health plays a critical role to our total well-being,” said Dr Bola Alonge, the Director/Head, Dentistry Division, Federal Ministry of Health.
Alonge, who spoke at this year’s World Oral Health Day, called for prioritisation of regular brushing to ensure good oral health.
“It is important to urge children and parents alike to give importance to regular brushing, twice a day – morning and night before bedtime. Regular brushing prevents oral diseases and ensures good health,” she said.
President, Nigerian Dental Association, NDA, Dr Evelyn Eshikena, said, “The theme for 2019 “Say Ahh!….Act On Mouth Health”, motivates everyone to take tangible action towards oral health.
“Poor oral health can negatively affect a child’s confidence,…
