He stressed it is important to regulate “our daily routine so that we can enjoy good health throughout our life” and added oral health is an important component of the overall health profile of an individual. But not much attention is paid to this aspect of human well-being.
“Many in our country suffer from poor oral health due to wrong lifestyle choices. Consumption of tobacco, junk food, aerated beverages and sweets damage teeth and cause dental caries. Compounding the problem is a general lack of awareness and neglect. Lack of identification of oral diseases at initial stages and neglect of oral health deterioration adds to the disease burden,” Mukherjee said.
