According to research, 86.5% of adults claim to brush their teeth at least once a day. However, experts emphasize that basic hygiene alone is not enough without regular check-ups with a dentist. It is recommended to visit a dentist at least once every six months.
Among teenagers, the situation is also far from ideal – only 44% of young people aged 11-17 brush their teeth more than once a day. This increases the likelihood of tooth decay and gum disease at an early age.
“The goal of effective disease prevention at the population level is still not achieved, and access to quality health care remains a serious problem,” notes the National Agency for Public Health.
The situation is exacerbated by common risk factors: high sugar intake, smoking, alcohol consumption, and a lack of a culture of prevention.
On the occasion of World Oral Health Day, which was celebrated on March 20, the World Health Organization stressed that most oral diseases are preventable with timely diagnosis and proper care.
Doctors urge not to ignore regular check-ups and pay more attention to daily hygiene, as even neglected problems can be stopped with timely treatment.
