ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi said 95 percent diseases can be prevented through oral hygiene and urged general public to adopt practice for their own health. In his message to nation on World Oral Health Day, he emphasised cleaning mouth twice day with toothbrush or Miswak (tooth-cleaning twig).

President mentioned that Holy Prophet (Peace be upon Him) used to clean his mouth and teeth frequently. He quoted Hadith as saying that cleanliness in Islam is considered as half faith.

He said about 21 Hadiths in Sahih Bukhari laid stress on cleaning and use of Miswak. Dr Alvi said oral diseases are difficult and expensive to treat and thus could be prevented through proper oral hygiene.

He warned that betel nut could cause oral cancer and thus needed to be avoided.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 21 2023

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