Oral hygiene basics: 5 bad habits you need to change before they ruin your teeth
SINGAPORE — She loved drinking bubble tea and whenever she felt stressed at work, she often snacked on “healthy” granola bars and fruit snacks.
- More than a third of Singaporeans aged 21 and above have untreated dental cavities and 94 per cent suffer from gum disease
- The popularity of crunchy, sugar-laden snacks and drinks are taking a toll on oral health
- Habits such as clenching and grinding of teeth, chewing on hard foods can also cause significant dental problems
- Dental experts gave tips on how to take better care of and preserve natural teeth
