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Brushing your teeth for two minutes twice a day is ideal for good oral health.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The dental health organization FDI World Dental Federation wants to mark today's worldOral Health Day<\/a> to dispel some oral care myths. After all, good oral hygiene habits can contribute a great deal to good oral health well into old age - and save a lot of pay doctor costs, especially in Switzerland.<\/p>\n

Risk factor sweet drinks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oral hygiene is only one of the risk factors that can contribute to poor oral health. An unhealthy diet, especially one high in sugar, is one of the most common risk factors for oral disease. Specifically, the FDI criticizes sweet drinks such as fruit juices, sodas and energy drinks, which often contain large amounts of hidden sugar. The organization recommends only consuming beverages with a sugar content of less than 2.5 grams per 100 ml. By comparison, cola contains more than 10 grams, orange juice around 9 grams and the energy drink Red Bull even has 11 grams per 100 milliliters. The risk of dental diseases increases from 50 grams of sugar per day, which corresponds to around 12 teaspoons.<\/p>\n

Smoking and alcohol<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tobacco use increases the risk of gum disease and oral cancers. It also causes discoloration of teeth, bad breath, tooth loss and loss of sense of taste. Excessive alcohol consumption increases the risk of dental injuries and increases the risk of tooth decay. In addition, like tobacco, it contributes to increased cancer risk.<\/p>\n

Good dental hygiene<\/strong><\/p>\n

Back to the daily ritual of dental hygiene: what belongs to it, what is too much?<\/p>\n

The FDI's recommendations:<\/p>\n