Aging Population
Ina Alberts November 3, 2025
The global population continues to age, by 2030 one-sixth of the world’s population will be 60 year or older.
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Do children need to floss?
Plaque forms on and between baby/ primary teeth just as it does around adult/ permanent teeth.
The answer is yes!
Did you know?
Plaque forms on and between baby/ primary teeth just as it does around adult/ permanent teeth. Twice daily brushing and once daily flossing is recommended for children too. It is important to keep baby/ primary teeth healthy for as long as possible as they are important for:
- Speech
- The social wellbeing of our children
- They act as space maintainers for permanent teeth
WHY FLOSS
Flossing disturbs plaque between teeth leading to healthier enamel and gums. Flossing removes impacted food which can cause sore gums and bad breath.
Cleaning tip
Floss forks are ideal, easy to use and work well for children.
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