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Nigeria: Expert warns missing teeth, tooth decay impact mental health

Nigeria: Expert warns missing teeth, tooth decay impact mental health

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Published on 2025-03-20 10:49:59

OYO State Chairman of the Nigerian Dental Association, Dr Adeola Akintola, says dental issues like missing teeth, gum disease, bad breath and tooth decay can negatively impact self-image, confidence and difficulty to chew, further impacting mental wellbeing.

Dr Akintola made the disclosure during an oral health awareness rally and commencement of a 2-day dental outreach to offer free treatment, oral hygiene counselling, free scaling and polishing, tooth extraction and free…

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