March 20, World Oral Health Day an also International Day of Happiness. How Romanian women view dental care
Diviodent, a promoter of oral health and healthy smiles, marked World Oral Health Day and the International Day of Happiness by conducting an online survey from March 8-18, aiming to understand the perceptions of Romanian women about…
Diviodent, a promoter of oral health and healthy smiles, marked World Oral Health Day and the International Day of Happiness by conducting an online survey from March 8-18, aiming to understand the perceptions of Romanian women about smiles and dental care. Diviodent is the sole importer of both Opalescence professional whitening systems, a global leader in professional teeth whitening, and Promis products, the only range of oral hygiene products with natural ingredients and 100% biodegradable packaging.
World Oral Health Day is celebrated every year on March 20th, promoting the importance of oral hygiene worldwide. Initiated by the FDI World Dental Federation in 2013, with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO), this day aims to draw attention to global oral health issues. Also, on March 20th, International Day of Happiness is celebrated, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 with the goal of promoting global happiness and well-being.
According to the survey results, brushing teeth twice a day, using dental floss and mouthwash, as well as regular dentist visits are the main methods indicated by the survey participants for maintaining oral health.
"As we get older, we smile less and less. Studies say that children smile 400 times a day, a happy adult 40, at most 50 times a day, while an ordinary adult smiles 20 times. And often, adults, at least with us, lack confidence, feel embarrassed by their smile. They do not smile widely, they hide their smile, often involuntarily, cover their mouth when they laugh, take pictures only with a closed mouth. Of course, when we talk about successful smiles, besides expressiveness, the most common characteristics remain well-cared for, clean, stain-free, immaculate teeth, more than shape, symmetry, whether they are aligned or not. Through everything we do, through all our actions and efforts, we encourage people to smile widely and to infect others with their smiles. And not only on Happiness Day," says Diana Baltac, co-founder of Diviodent.
Color and aesthetic appearance, cavities, and dental sensitivity - the most frequent problems
Asked "what are the most frequent dental problems you face," most survey participants indicated color and aesthetic appearance (45%), dental cavities (44%), dental sensitivity (28%), and teeth grinding (16%). Also, for more than half of the survey respondents (55%), dental aesthetics is very important.
The smile, a strategic choice for a happy life. Half of the respondents are not satisfied with the shade of their teeth.
Studies show that a smile is not just an expression of happiness, but is correlated with overall health status. Thus, smiling reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, strengthens the immune system, and contributes to a longer and healthier life.
