World Oral Health Day (WOHD) today and the theme is: ‘Say Ahh: Think Mouth, Think Health’.

This theme encourages people to make the connection between their oral health and their general health and well-being.

As we know, our mouth is a mirror to our body and reflects our general health and well-being. For this reason, the WOHD 2018 campaign aims to educate people that keeping a healthy mouth is crucial to keeping it functioning correctly and for maintaining overall health and quality of life. It highlights associations between certain oral diseases and noncommunicable diseases (such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and some cancers), raises awareness of common risk factors, and promotes good oral hygiene habits.

A healthy mouth and a healthy body go hand in hand. So, if you avoid risk factors, adopt good oral hygiene habits and have regular dental check-ups then you will help to protect your mouth and body.