After a tooth extraction, many patients ask: “When and how can I brush my teeth safely?”
From the perspective of dental practitioners across Africa, the answer is clear—you can brush your teeth, but you must be careful around the extraction site.

Proper brushing helps prevent infection, but incorrect technique can dislodge the blood clot and lead to complications like Dry Socket.

The Scale of the Problem: Start by highlighting how widespread dental issues are. Recent national data shows that 87.4% of Filipinos suffer from tooth decay (dental caries), and 78% have gum diseases (periodontal diseases). For a more dramatic impact, you could cite a 2021 Department of Health (DOH) release which states that 92.4% of Filipinos have tooth decay

• . This immediately shows your reader that this is a national crisis, not a minor issue.