The Gulf Health Council for the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf has activated the Gulf Week for Oral and Dental Health, in collaboration with the Ministries of Health of the member states. An awareness campaign was launched, including a series of educational and informative guidelines through its official accounts on social media platforms, aiming to enhance awareness about oral and dental health.
These guidelines include tips on dental care, proper nutrition for oral health, how to prevent oral and dental diseases, and mentioned that diabetics might be more susceptible to gum diseases and oral health issues. Reducing sugar intake, regular brushing and flossing, and routine dental check-ups are factors that help in managing blood sugar levels. The guidelines also indicated that people who have undergone organ transplants might be prone to oral and dental problems due to the medications they take. It was also mentioned that treatments used by cancer patients could cause dry mouth and many dental health problems. Additionally, the Gulf Health Council highlighted four solutions for those with sensitive teeth, including using a soft toothbrush and fluoride-enriched products, and avoiding putting pressure on the teeth.
The Council explained that there are five effective ways to deal with gum bleeding and teeth cleaning methods, using dental floss to remove food residues that lead to gum bleeding, avoiding smoking as it causes gum diseases and delays healing, visiting a dentist at least once a year, and using warm salt water to rinse the mouth to reduce inflammation, along with ways to stop gum bleeding using a piece of wet gauze.
“The Gulf Oral and Dental Health Week comes as part of the continuous efforts of the Gulf Health Council to raise awareness about the importance of oral and dental health, and to encourage the citizens of the Council states to take the necessary steps to maintain better health and a higher quality of life.”
For more information, you can visit the Your Health Guide platform at the following link: https://www.ghc.sa/yourhealthguide/
