02/02/2016 Bulletin Board
By Medical Services Department
The Philippine Dental Health Month is observed every February. This annual observance started in 1951 as National Dental Health Week but on February 24, 2004, it was expanded into a month-long celebration, pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 559 signed by then President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Led by the Philippine Dental Association, the observance aims to strengthen public awareness on the importance of good oral health. It encourages dentists, students, relevant government agencies, and professional organizations to reach out to more people with no access to dental services, especially those who are in the countryside.
Oral Care
Preventing Tooth Decay
Tooth decay is the destruction of tooth structure and can affect both the enamel (the outer coating of the tooth) and the dentin layer of the tooth.
Tooth decay occurs when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches), such as breads, cereals, milk, soda, fruits, cakes, or candy are left on the teeth. Bacteria that live in the mouth digest these foods, turning them into acids. The bacteria, acid, food debris, and salivacombine to form plaque, which clings to the teeth. The acids in plaque dissolve the enamel surface of the teeth, creating holes in the teeth called cavities.
To prevent tooth decay:
Source: WebMd Medical Reference
Reviewed by Alfred D. Wyatt Jr., DMD on January 27, 2015, Photo courtesy of publicbroadcasting.net, wqcs.org
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