MARAWI
CITY, Lanao del Sur, Feb. 17 (PIA) -- Poor oral health can affect a
person’s physical, mental and social well-being thus it is important to
take proper care of one’s teeth.
This was the message of
Dr. Artawan P. Indar, supervising dentist of the Integrated Provincial
Health Office (IPHO), during the Ozor ka, Ranao! radio program of the
Philippine Information Agency and DxSO Radyo ng Bayan Marawi Monday,
February 16.
Dr. Indar said routine dental cleansing and exams are the best ways to ensure and maintain oral health.
“We should brush our teeth every after eating or thrice a day especially during night time,” she said.
According
to her, the foods that are consumed during the day may stick to the
surfaces of the teeth and may create bacteria build-up or plaque.
“Dental examinations should also be conducted twice a year to determine if a person has dental problems,” she added.
Meanwhile,
the IPHO and Philippine Dental Association–Lanao Chapter with the
support of local government units is providing dental package services
to various areas in the province.
Our dental package
services include dental check-up, tooth extraction, provision of free
toothbrushes and toothpastes, and oral health education, Dr. Indar said.
She said they are also conducting tooth brushing drill to teach children the proper technique of brushing teeth.
These
services, among others, are being provided by IPHO during its community
outreach program in line with the Oral Health Month celebration this
February.
Dr. Indar said the areas identified for their community
outreach program this month are Marawi City and the municipalities of
Saguiaran, Masiu, Taraka, Buadipuso Buntong, and Balindong. (APB/PIA-10)
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