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Jump to full article: Brunei Direct (bn), 2009-09-12
Intro: In Conjunction with the World Oral Health Day today, the Jerudong Park Medical Centre (JPMC) would like to send out these messages to the public: "For Healthy Gums and a Beautiful Smile - Stay Away from Tobacco" and "Quit Smoking!"
Smoking can lead to tooth loss and stains, gum diseases and, in more severe cases, mouth cancer. One of the effects - staining on the teeth - is due to the nicotine and tar content, as well as an increase in the stress physical level.
It is able to make a person's teeth yellow in a short period of time, and heavy smokers often complain that their teeth are almost brown after years of smoking. The purpose of this day is to increase awareness on oral health, as well as the impact of oral diseases on the general health and well-being.
The World Dental Federation (FDI), a voice of the dental profession, last year announced that the first World Oral Health Day would be celebrated every Sept 12.
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