A few words about oral care from the experts
MANILA, Philippines - One of the global problems affecting millions of people, especially the underprivileged and uneducated, is poor oral health.
In the Philippines alone, statistics show that 97.1 percent of six-year-old Filipino children suffer from dental decay. An estimated 77 percent of the population has never been to a dentist. Tooth decay ranks first and outranges the combined rates of other diseases in the country.
These are alarming figures researched by Dr. Bella Monse and Dr. Susan Yanga-Mabunga of the National Oral Health Survey.
According to Dr. Monse, “crowded living conditions in the families, overcrowded classrooms, lack of water, lack of sanitation facilities at home as well as in the schools, lack of awareness concerning the importance of hygiene and unhealthy and insufficient food are the root causes of poor oral health.”
As they say, it’s simply going and remembering to go back to basics — brushing at least twice a day, flossing daily, and regular dental checkups are the key factors in maintaining a healthy mouth and avoiding dental problems. And if you have to maintain good oral health and hygiene, you have to choose your toothpaste carefully.
We are advised to check the fluoride content of the toothpaste that we use. Hapee and its line of oral care products contain the maximum amount of fluoride recommended for your teeth and gums. This way, Hapee works effectively to fight plaque and cavities. In addition, Hapee bears the PDA (Philippine Dental Association) seal of approval, which means that adequate evidence of quality, safety, and efficacy has been demonstrated in clinical trials.
For those with sensitive teeth, Hapee Gumtect, formulated with allantoin, vitamin E, and triclosan, is the first Filipino gum-formulated toothpaste clinically proven to be an effective solution against sensitive gum problems.
The Department of Education, Philippine Dental Association, and Lamoiyan Corporation have joined forces to implement the “Happy Smiles for Healthy Kids” program. Project beneficiaries are preschool children in 86 schools nationwide.
