Treating Cavities, Don't Let It Cause Serious Complaints

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"Treating Cavities, Don't Let It Trigger Serious Complaints"

Dream – Tooth decay is a common health problem experienced by many people worldwide. Maybe one of them is Sahabat Dream. With so many people experiencing this, tooth decay is often considered trivial, even though it can cause severe pain, structural damage to the teeth, and even infections. To overcome this tooth problem, it is important for us to first know the cause. Let's find out more!

"Habits that Cause Cavities"

Actually, there are quite a few factors that can cause cavities, but there are two common things that are the main causes of this condition, namely consuming excessive sweet foods and not brushing teeth properly.

Treating Cavities, Don't Let It Cause Serious Complaints

In Indonesia itself, the consumption of sugar by its society is still considered quite high. It is projected to increase by 9% from 2019 to 2023. This proves that the awareness of Indonesian society regarding the problem of cavities caused by consuming sweet foods is still very minimal.

The process of tooth decay

Biting a hole can occur when sweet food residues that you consume get stuck between your teeth. This happens repeatedly until a hole is eventually formed in the tooth. You might think that cavities can easily be prevented just by brushing your teeth. In reality, many people in Indonesia do not know the proper way to brush their teeth, as only 2.8% of people in Indonesia brush their teeth twice a day and in the correct manner.

If seen from these factors, these two behaviors are indeed quite difficult to prevent, yes, Dream Friends. That is why consuming sweet foods and not brushing teeth properly become the two most common factors causing cavities.

"Sometimes we focus on sugar that can bring diseases to the body, but we forget that sugar is also dangerous for teeth."

"Raisa Andriana, a solo singer, said in the Inauguration of the National Dental Health Month 2023 in Jakarta on September 12, 2023."

"Danger of Cavities Effect"

Friends Dream need to know that the effect of cavities not only worsens the appearance of our teeth. As mentioned earlier, if left untreated, cavities can cause severe pain, structural damage to the teeth, and even infections.

It doesn't stop there, there are even more severe effects if you let this dangerous condition persist, namely death. When our teeth become nonvital or dead, it becomes a source of infection. Then, when our immune system is weak, the infection can spread and enter the bloodstream. This is what eventually leads to organ failure in our body and ultimately causes death.

"How to Prevent Cavities"

Dear Dream friends, you no longer need to worry about cavities because there are several ways to prevent this problem from occurring. What are they?

1. Consume healthy food

Reduce the intake of food and drinks that are high in sugar, especially sweet foods and carbonated drinks. This is because sugar supports bacteria in the mouth to produce acid that damages teeth.

2. Brush your teeth regularly.

By brushing your teeth twice a day, after breakfast and before bedtime, you can prevent cavities. Don't forget to brush all surfaces of your teeth and tongue too!

3. Visit the dentist regularly

Create a regular dental examination schedule with a dentist, at least every six months. This is because the dentist will help us clean and monitor the overall condition of our teeth.

Unilever Indonesia through Pepsodent, together with the Indonesian Dental Association (PDGI), the Indonesian Dental Faculty Association (AFDOKGI), and the Indonesian Education Association of Dental and Oral Hospitals (ARSGMPI), inaugurated the National Dental Health Month (BKGN) 2023 at the Faculty of Dentistry & Dental and Oral Hospital of Gadjah Mada University.

Themed "Smiling Indonesia, Strong Teeth Healthy Mouth", BKGN 2023 is once again providing free dental care throughout Indonesia. This is because the cases of cavities among the community are still very high.

"In addition, BKGN also provides dental and oral health education to 250,000 children through the School Program, which is more inclusive because it also benefits children with special needs. 'Prevention is better than cure, so take advantage of the free services at BKGN 2023 to start consulting with a dentist regularly,' said Dr. drg. Julita Hendrartini, M.Kes, AAK, Chairperson of ARSGMPI and Director of RSGM UGM."

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