A lack of awareness about gum health was a key issue, according to a 2019 survey, with 25.7 per cent of participants not knowing what caused gum disease.
Mr Yeo, who was just 38 at the time, had three of his teeth extracted and parts of his gums surgically removed. “Now, I am no longer able to enjoy my favourite snacks like tapioca chips and cereal tiger prawns without my dentures because I cannot chew properly,” he added.A poll involving 1,196 adult Singaporeans from a range of household types and ethnic backgrounds in 2019 found that 90 per cent suffered from some form of gum disease.
She added that a lack of awareness about gum health was a key issue, with 25.7 per cent of participants in the 2019 survey – the latest data available – not knowing what caused gum disease. Dr Vandana Garg – the medical and scientific affairs lead for South-east Asia and Taiwan at British pharmaceutical giant Haleon – said periodontitis is linked to more than 57 illnesses, and also increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Oral health includes the ability to speak, smile, smell, taste, touch, chew, swallow and convey a range of emotions through facial expressions with confidence and without pain and discomfort, according to the Switzerland-based FDI World Dental Federation. She said: “Pain and associated complications resulting from dental caries can interfere with sleep and lead to poor sleep quality.”
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)