Mafeteng, August 26 — Inadequate brushing, eating of sugary foodstuff especially in between meals, sticky and sweet food stuff are the main factors contributing positively towards tooth decay.
The remarks were made by the Dental Therapist Mr. Ruchina Mapeta from Mafeteng Regional Hospital when addressing Matholeng High School pupils to further commemorate Oral Health Awareness Week where he said proper oral hygiene technique to brush teeth with fluoridated toothpaste to protect tooth from being decayed while at the same time keeping mouth fresh and clean.
He encouraged them to clean their tooth with a soft toothbrush at least twice a day in the morning and evening after meals including limiting sugar intake and application fissure sealants to prevent dental caries, a dental disease of the teeth in which bacteria converts sugar from the food left on teeth to acid after a certain time. . .
