A Dentist, Olufemi Orebanjo, has explained how regular oral checks could help detect underlying diseases that require early treatment.
Mr Orebanjo, a former Medical Director of Ajeromi General Hospital in Ajegunle, Lagos State, spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview on Thursday.
He said oral hygiene is essential to the general well-being of the body.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines oral health as the state of the mouth, teeth, and orofacial structures that allow people to perform essential functions like eating, breathing, and speaking.
