This is perhaps the reason dental practises are instilled in so many; as early as childhood, the notion being that good dental hygiene practises from childhood ensure good teeth and gums for life. With all the information from dental health programs, it is no surprise that so many of us think we know just how to brush our teeth.
However, we may be wrong and our practices may not be keeping with new research and recommendations. According to the World Health Organisation’s data, oral diseases are the most common non-communicable diseases worldwide. This also goes for Nigeria asthat a large proportion of the Nigerian population have poor oral health. WHO estimates that between 15% and 58% of Nigerians have periodontal disease and that up to 30% of Nigerians endure the pain of dental caries .