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HEALTHY HABITS FOR ORAL HEALTH

Dr Fareed Amod, Crown Dental Studio your oral health. Drinking water
after every meal can help wash
e all know that out some of the negative effects or
brushing twice a day sticky and acidic foods and drinks
Wand flossing regularly in between brushes.
is necessary to keep your teeth 12. See your dentist at least twice
healthy but there are other good a year
habits you can learn to improve
oral health. While your everyday habits are
crucial to keeping your teeth clean
Our hygienist, Mateenah Amod and healthy your dentist will be
has some key tips to keep your able spot any potential issues that
mouth and your teeth as clean you may have and offer cleanings
and healthy as possible. and/or treatment. 

1. Brush before breakfast and 4. Remember your tongue than rinse after brushing to avoid can stain your teeth yellow, cause Crown Dental Studio is one of the few
rinse after Plaque can build up on your washing away the benefits. a discoloured tongue as well as truly 24-hour dental practises in Durban
Brushing your teeth before tongue as well as your teeth. This 7. Floss daily increases your risk of gum disease. as this is not limited to emergency
breakfast protects your teeth can lead to bad breath and to Smoking can also slow the healing dentistry treatment.

before eating. But if you have other oral health problems. Gently Treat flossing as important as of dental procedures and causes T: +27 (0)81 207 8621
bad breath.
things like juice or cereal for brush your tongue every time brushing, make sure to clean E: info@dramod.co.za
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breakfast brushing straight after you brush your teeth. There are in between your teeth daily. 10. Limit sugary and starchy
eating can damage your teeth toothbrushes with short bristles at Flossing is a way to stimulate the foods
more. For best results for your the back to help brush your tongue gums, reduce plaque and help Consider lowering or avoiding
teeth, brush first and rinse after. as well as specifically made tongue lower inflammation. sugary treats and processed foods.
scrapers that you can buy.
2. Brush your teeth before 8. Use a mouthwash Processed foods contain added
going to be bed 5. Use a good fluoride toothpaste Rinsing your mouth with sugar and are often as bad as
desserts. Starchy foods like rice
Many of us neglect to brush It doesn’t necessarily matter what mouthwash at least twice a day, and pasta break down into simple
our teeth at night. However, type of toothpaste you choose to completes your oral hygiene. sugars on which acid-producing
brushing your teeth at night buy, as long as it contains fluoride. Mouthwash can remove plaque bacteria in your mouth feed. The
gets rid of the germs and plaque Fluoride works by fighting germs and kill bacteria in your mouth acid produced by such bacteria
that have accumulated during that can lead to decay, as well as while protecting your teeth. Don’t can erode the enamel and cause
the day. provides a protective barrier for eat or drink for a minimum of cavities. Experts suggest eating
your teeth. 30 minutes after rinsing to allow more fruits and vegetables rich in
3. Brush properly the mouthwash to take effect. fibre. These foods nourish your
The way you brush is equally 6. Spit, don’t rinse body and keep your teeth strong.
as significant as how often you Rinsing your mouth after 9. Stop smoking
brush. Take your time, moving brushing will wash off the fluoride Apart from the general health 11. Stay hydrated
the toothbrush in gentle, circular that is there to protect your teeth risks smoking causes, your oral Water continues to be the best
motions to remove plaque. during the day. So, spit, rather health can be affected. Smoking drink for your health, including Dr Fareed Amod

ENSURING YOUTH HEALTH AND WELLNESS

ichards Bay Minerals that it has invested R3.7 million processes, 60 candidates were that this programme will address “Sexuality education, including
(RBM) in partnership to ensure that the peer educators selected to attend the MTV Shuga some of those. HIV prevention, is often
Rwith MTV Staying Alive and their leaders work closely training programme to help information-based and addresses
Nompilo Sogwaza from
Foundation (MTV SAF) together with community structures and prepare them for the months KwaSokhulu, says her mission the human body as if it were
with the King Cetshwayo District the King Cetshwayo District ahead of field work. is to encourage young people devoid of histories, experiences
Department of Health recently Municipality Department and feelings. However, sexuality
launched the ground-breaking of Health to reach as many Siphiwe Shobede from from rural areas never to doubt education should also be about
MTV Shuga programme in young people as possible. The KwaMbonambi is one of the peer themselves. “Providing positive our social, emotional, and sexual
educators and she had this to says, information will help them
Richards Bay. This partnership is contribution by RBM will cover, “I am glad that I was one of those avoid making mistakes related to intelligences and how their
a drive to empower young people among other things, training of development has either been
from local mine communities 50 peer educators, peer educator chosen to be a peer educator. For life choices and enable them to supported, delayed, or harmed.
with tools to improve their health materials and equipment, me it’s a sign of confidence and succeed. I am excited to be part Efforts to reduce the impact of
of that journey with them,” she
trust in my abilities.” Shobede
and wellbeing. stipends, and technical support. HIV, unplanned pregnancies and
adds that she is aware of the offers.
The launch follows RBM`s After weeks of vigorous many challenges facing young “Our investment in this project, sexual violence among youth
can be significantly enhanced
announcement last year in June application and interview people in her area, and she is glad
which is a holistic approach to when they contribute to young
ensuring the health and wellness people’s development into whole,
of our young people - is a further intact and caring human beings
indication of RBM’s commitment with the desire and ability to act
to empowering our youth,” says in ways that care for themselves
Bheki Nowele, general manager, and others,” says Tshireletso
communications and community Yvonne Diogo, country manager,
relations, RBM. MTV SAF.

“I hope that through this Sthandile Mkhwanazi, who
programme we are providing the hails from KwaSokhulu says the
proper tools to help our youth power of enlightening local youth
better navigate the challenges they with information about activities
face on a daily basis. We are also which if not checked, might ruin
optimistic that this programme their lives is very important. We
will help define a path to a are grateful and feel blessed to
brighter future, changing have this opportunity to share
helplessness to motivated and life changing skills and tools with
RBM delegates including the MD, Werner Duvenhage (in blue shirt) with members of the KwaMbonambi Youth Forum,
KwaSokhulu and KwaDube business Forums also attended the launch. determined,” added Nowele. our peers.” 

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