OYO State Chairman of the Nigerian Dental Association, Dr Adeola Akintola, says dental issues like missing teeth, gum disease, bad breath and tooth decay can negatively impact self-image, confidence and difficulty to chew, further impacting mental wellbeing.
Dr Akintola made the disclosure during an oral health awareness rally and commencement of a 2-day dental outreach to offer free treatment, oral hygiene counselling, free scaling and polishing, tooth extraction and free dentures for selected individuals at the Mapo Hall premises in Ibadan.
Akintola stated that dental issues like missing teeth or gum disease can negatively impact self-image and confidence, potentially leading to social withdrawal and anxiety, while poor oral health issues like bad breath or visible dental problems can make it difficult to engage in social interactions, further impacting mental well-being.
“If you are in pain, even if you have good news, you can smile because you don’t…
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