Hoshiarpur:- As per the directions of Health Department Punjab and Civil Surgeon Hoshiarpur Dr. Mandeep Kamal Ji, an awareness seminar was organized at Civil Hospital Garhshankar on the occasion of World Oral Health Day. On this occasion, District Mass Media Officer Tarsem Lal while addressing said that World Oral Health Day is celebrated on March 20 every year, the purpose of which is to make people aware about cleaning and taking care of their teeth and mouth. He said that teeth are an important part of our body, the maintenance of which is very important.
This Dr. Param Hans said that everyone should definitely brush twice a day, after eating at night and in the morning. On this occasion, dental expert Dr. Hargopal Ji said that one should always use a soft brush and along with teeth, one should also clean the tongue. “This year’s theme of World Oral Health Day, ‘Happy Mouth is a Happy Life’, aims to empower people with the knowledge, tools and confidence to maintain good oral health.
He said that dental health is as important as that of the rest of the body because the words spoken with teeth are pronounced correctly and the person also looks beautiful. Healthy teeth are very important for chewing and digesting food properly. Similarly, it is important to keep the gums healthy and disease-free so that the gums can hold the teeth well throughout life. While brushing, let the toothpaste stay on for at least 10 minutes, so that it gets time to act.