South Georgia Dentists Promoting National Hygiene Month
Dentists and dental hygienists in South Georgia are promoting national hygiene month by encouraging patients to take better care of their teeth and gums.
The campaign, which is designed to teach people about the importance of cleaning and flossing their teeth, will run throughout October, with dental offices all over America supporting the cause and spreading the message to help people reduce their risk of dental diseases.
Dr Brian Mann, dentist at Mann Dental Care, says that with Halloween festivities approaching, dental hygiene and watching what you eat are particularly important, especially as many people tend to indulge in sweet treats over the holiday weekend.
Dr Mann encouraged patients to brush twice a day, holding the brush head at an angle, so as to protect the gum line from plaque and cover all areas of the mouth. Flossing is also important, as it removes plaque from areas of the mouth that may be missed with a toothbrush.
Dr Mann also urged people to keep an eye on the amount of candy and sweet foods they eat, as these increase the risk of plaque build-up and acid erosion of the protective enamel surfaces of the teeth.
Throughout October, Dr Mann and his team will be promoting good oral hygiene, healthy eating, regular dental checks and oral hygiene treatments
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Thank you from bringing up this important information. This month, the Georgia Dental Hygienists Association is celebrating 100 years of the dental hygiene profession. Dental hygienists are licensed dental professionals specializing in preventive services to promote and maintain good oral health and also provide therapeutic services to stop disease and maintain healthy oral tissues in the mouth.
This year Georgia’s Council on Aging is working with the Georgia Dental Hygienists Association to increase access to dental hygiene services for seniors and other underserved populations in our state.
Research shows that the highest reported unmet need for health care was for dental care. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-fourth of people age 65 and older have no remaining teeth and nearly one-third of older adults have untreated tooth decay.
To discover more ways dental hygienists in GA are working to improve oral health of Georgia’s citizens and access to preventative dental care for our seniors, visit the Georgia Dental Hygienists’ Association online at gdha.org