UNAIR NEWS – Sehat Pagi Show Jawa Pos TV invited Universitas Airlangga Healthcare Center (PLK ). This time, Kokoh Wardoyo AHP drg as a PLK dentist was invited on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. He was accompanied by Putri Ayunda Amd KesGi as a PLK dental nurse.

In this episode, drg Kokoh provides useful information about handling sensitive teeth. One that he highlighted was the importance of brushing teeth before going to bed.

Brushing your teeth before bed is crucial to clean the germs that trigger cavities. After brushing their teeth, Dr. Kokoh also strongly advises the public to get used to gargling using mouthwash.

Furthermore, drg Kokoh discussed the importance of using dental floss. So far, Indonesian people rarely use dental floss as a tool for cleaning teeth.

“Dental floss is necessary to clean the dirt between the teeth. Dental floss can remove dirt that a toothbrush cannot reach. Because if you don’t clean it, it can trigger holes in your teeth,” he explained.

Meanwhile, Putri Ayunda, on this occasion, gave a demonstration on how to brush her teeth properly and correctly. The direction of brushing teeth should be circular, following the direction of tooth growth. You can use a sharp brush tip for inner teeth that are difficult to reach.

“The duration of brushing your teeth should be between two to three minutes. Also, clean the tongue with the back of the toothbrush head,” explained Putri.

In addition to providing information on dental health, they also answered questions from the public sent via Whatsapp. They advised that people should have their teeth checked at least once every six months.

“Keep your teeth and mouth healthy because both decide our body’s health,” said Dr. Kokoh.

The event was broadcast live on Jawa Pos TV and hosted by Rio Oliver.

Author: Intang Arifia

Editor: Feri Fenoria