DHA discusses importance of oral hygiene

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 19, 2015: The Dubai Health Authority(DHA)  recently hosted today its twitter forum to raise importance about the importance of oral hygiene.

The Q and A forum which took place from 10a.m. to noon today and provided the community with an opportunity to raise their queries about oral health.

Dr Shaima Nasser and Dr Khulood Bin Haider, general dentists at DHA’s dental services department took part in the clinic.

Nasser, said: “ Prevention of caries and gum disease through regular oral hygiene habits is essential, however, often we see that many patients visit us when the tooth is severely decayed and cannot be restored unless replaced. This complicates a simple caries case into a more complex procedure, which greatly increases the risk of infections.  Therefore, people should visit a dentist or a hygienist every six months to detect any caries or oral problems at early stages as well as to clean plaque built up to maintain a proper oral hygiene.

“The second most common problem after caries is gum disease which is caused due to poor oral hygiene and bacteria build up. Diabetics are more likely to develop periodontal disease. Additionally, severe gum disease can make blood sugar levels rise, causing further diabetic complications. Therefore, while oral hygiene is important for all people, for diabetics it is critical.”