Manila, Philippines – This World Oral Health Day, Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG,
AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, is calling public attention to the importance of
adopting good oral hygiene habits to keep our teeth and gums health in our later years by
developing an educational infographic on maintaining oral hygiene.
Numerous studies show a strong link between poor oral health and chronic diseases such as
diabetes, heart disease and stroke 12 3 . The World Health Organization has also adopted an
important resolution which underpins that maintaining a healthy mouth can reduce your
chances of developing wider health issues. Globally, around 3.5 billion people suffer from
preventable oral diseases – such as tooth decay and gum disease 4 . As with many major health
issues, prevention and early detection of oral disease is key to stem any negative
repercussions on the rest of your body.
“The mouth is often regarded as the mirror of one’s health. At Philips, we always keep the
health of our consumers first and consider their needs in our innovations. Our advanced
personalised solutions are developed to support you in maintaining a set of healthy teeth and
gums not just for cosmetic reasons, but also because a healthy mouth now may mean less
health-related issues for you in the future,” said Maite Uy, Business Development Manager,
Personal Health, Philips Philippines.
As one ages, the state of our mouth also changes. Our teeth will shift and lose bone mass, and
gums will recede. Tooth loss can also occur due to long-term dental neglect and as our teeth
enamel wears down. Dental caries, commonly known as tooth decay, and periodontal disease
are among some of the most common dental diseases seen in the Philippines. While dental
caries affects people of all ages, gum diseases are a common issue as we age.
Innovation that supports the adoption of good oral health habits
Get a helping hand with the Philips Sonicare 3100 series Sonic electric toothbrush. Say goodbye to manual toothbrushing and hello to Sonic technology, which gently removes 3x more plaque! Its powerful bristle vibrations drive microbubbles deep between your teeth and along your gum line for a refreshing experience. You will get two month's worth of manual brushing in just 2 minutes. The 31000 brush strokes per minute gently clean your teeth, break up plaque, and sweep it away for an exceptional daily clean.
The built-in pressure sensor automatically detects pressure you apply, warns you, and reduces
the toothbrush vibrations automatically to help protect your gums. The toothbrush will make a
pulsing sound as a reminder to ease off the pressure. 7 out of 10 people found this feature
helped them become better brushers. All brush heads wear out over time, so you'll want to
keep an eye on yours to make sure you're still getting a great clean. Our BrushSync technology tracks how long you've been using your brush head for, and how hard you've been brushing.
The BrushSync replacement reminder on your handle and a short beep gives you a heads up
when it's time to replace it. The limited edition Philips Sonicare 3100 series Sonic electric toothbrush will be available this week in www.shop-philips.com.ph, and online e-commerce sites Lazada.PH and Shopee.PH.
From March 23 to April 2, Philips will be offering 100% money back on ALL Philips Electric
Toothbrushes purchased from www.shop-philips.com.ph! For more information on World Oral Health Day and its related promotional offers, please visit: www.shop-philips.com.ph. Focus Global Inc. is the official distributor of Philips Personal Care in the Philippines.
