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WHO defines oral health as “a state of being free from chronic mouth and facial pain, oral
and throat cancer, oral infection and sores, periodontal (gum) disease, tooth decay, tooth loss,
and other diseases and disorders that limit an individual’s capacity in biting, chewing,
smiling, speaking, and psychosocial wellbeing.” (Ofili et al., 2020).
Oral health begins with clean teeth. Keeping the area where your teeth meet your gums clean
can prevent gum disease, while keeping your tooth surfaces clean can help you stave off
cavities and gum disease.
Oral diseases are the most common noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and affect people
throughout their lifetime, causing pain, discomfort, disfigurement and even death (Wolf et
al., 2021).