The Midweek Sun

An art of life Oral Health CrucialDr Kewagamang

- IRENE SHONEBY RACHEL RADITSEBE

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gums and teeth.”

Highlighti­ng the often-overlooked aspect of adult dental care, Dr. Kewagamang stresses the need for regular toothbrush replacemen­t. “Many adults unknowingl­y use hard toothbrush­es, believing they clean better. However,

BY RtAhCesHeE­cLaRnAbDeI­TaSggErBeE­ssive on the gums.

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hweaasltfi­hr.sKt your food, limiting sugar intake, brushing twice a day and visiting the dentist every 6 months are fundamenta­l practices that can safeguard our smiles.”

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