ISLAMABAD, Mar 20 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Monday said 95 percent diseases can be prevented through oral hygiene and urged the general public to adopt the practice for their own health.
In his message to the nation on World Oral Health Day, he emphasized cleaning the mouth twice a day with a toothbrush or a Miswak (tooth-cleaning twig).
The president mentioned that The Holy Prophet (Peace be upon Him) used to clean his mouth and teeth frequently.
He quoted a Hadith as saying that
cleanliness in Islam is considered
as half the 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.
