Unilever pledges to fight tooth cavity

Speaking during a the Smile Pledge Event organised by Unilever Nigeria recently, the experts reasoned that the process would stop our mouth from smelling.The Guest Speaker from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Prof Adeyemi Olusile said, “Tooth cavity is caused by a bacterial infection that causes removal of mineral irons from the dental enamel and […]

Speaking during a the Smile Pledge Event organised by Unilever Nigeria recently, the experts reasoned that the process would stop our mouth from smelling.
The Guest Speaker from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Prof Adeyemi Olusile said, “Tooth cavity is caused by a bacterial infection that causes removal of mineral irons from the dental enamel and destruction of the hard tissues of the teeth. This is as result of the production of acid by bacterial a fermentation of food debris accumulated on the tooth surface.
“Bacteria have means of sticking to our mouth, and if we do not brush them properly in the morning and night, they cause holes in our teeth. Therefore, we must brush our mouth twice daily with calcium and fluoride filled toothpaste, in order to reduce bacteria in our mouth and make it not to smell”.
Earlier the brand building director, Unilever Nigeria, David Okeme had said in order to let children get stronger teeth for the future, it is important to stay healthy and avoid oral care problems
“The New Pepsodent Cavity Fighter toothpaste integrates Active Micro Calcium and Pro-Floride Complex. This dual technology is proven to effectively fight cavity and fortify teeth in the long term.
“Micro Calcium- helps repair tiny invisible holes before they become cavity. Pro Fluoride Complex – protects teeth for longer,” he said.
He noted that as part of their commitment to support this cause of fighting tooth cavity, Unilever is donating over N10 million worth of Pepsodent toothpaste to Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS).
Receiving the donation of Pepsodent to NRCS, Engr. Mobolaji Onibudo, Lagos State Branch Chairman of NRCS, said this is a unique product and added that it is going to be widely accepted by the beneficiaries who are at the various motherless homes under the Nigerian Red Cross Society.