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About oral health

The mouth is part of the body, but it plays a very important role in people's lives, such as eating, breathing, and talking. In addition, the health of the mouth, which is the entrance to the body, leads to general health. In this page, we will introduce two themes, "periodontal disease" and "oral frail".

Last Updated September 2, 2024

About periodontal disease

What is periodontal disease in the first place?

Periodontal disease ~ Periodontal disease is lifestyle-related diseases of the mouth ~

Periodontal disease is characterized by progressing with poor subjective symptoms, and it is said that 80% of it is affected at the age of 40.
It is a chronic disease caused by periodontal disease bacteria in plaque and is positioned in lifestyle-related diseases because it affects brushing habits. If you start treatment after some progress, it is difficult to cure as it is, and it is important to prevent it from a young age.
Specifically, periodontal disease-periodontal disease is lifestyle-related diseases of mouth ... (PDF: 593KB).

The health of the body is from the mouth

Systemic disease and periodontal disease

Periodontal disease is not limited to symptoms in the mouth, but is closely related to systemic diseases. Let's prevent periodontal disease so that we can continue living well!
Specifically, please see periodontal disease prevention enlightenment handbill "health of body from mouth" (PDF: 833KB).

About oral frail

What is oral frail?

Oral frail is a condition in which the function of the mouth is reduced.

Tongue degradation
Eating spills, slight increase
The number of foods that cannot be chewed increases
Dry mouth

Such symptoms appear.
If left unchecked, it may lead to a need for nursing care, but it is also possible to return to a healthier state if you notice it early and take appropriate measures.
Specifically, please see HP (outside site) of Kanagawa.

Let's exercise your mouth to prevent oral frail! ~ Eating fun forever ~ (PDF: 927KB)

Exercise of the mouth

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Asahi Ward holds lectures and events related to Dentistry as needed.
The date and time of the event will be posted on the public relations Yokohama Asahi Ward version, LINE, and X (former Twitter) from time to time.☀

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