Over 80% of Singaporeans feel that good oral health makes a person more attractive in nation-wide study by Philips

“Our lifestyle choices impact not only our overall health, but also our oral health and as such, there needs to be a shift from merely seeking treatment to preventive care. In celebration of World Oral Health Day, Philips Singapore commissioned a survey to understand the motivations behind Singaporeans’ oral healthcare routines and to encourage consumers to inculcate good oral health habits to take charge of their oral health,” said Mr. Jinseok Chang, Business Leader, Personal Health, Philips Singapore and Emerging Markets.

Oral disease affects 3.9 billion people worldwide¹ and can impact every aspect of our lives – from relationships and self-confidence, to school, work, and socializing with others. Results from the study revealed that 84% of Singaporeans feel that the whiter your teeth are, the more attractive people think you are, with 43% striving for good oral health to make themselves feel more presentable and confident.

While Singaporeans are taking proactive steps to improve their oral heath, several misconceptions around oral healthcare habits were identified. The recommended amount of time required to brush your teeth is two minutes but 51% of Singaporeans feel that brushing your teeth should take longer. Also, 60% think that the harder you brush your teeth, the more plaque is removed.

“While some believe that applying more pressure while brushing means cleaner teeth, this does more harm than good. The added pressure while brushing can cause the enamel on your teeth to erode and your gum to recede,” said Dr Lim Lii, President of Singapore Dental Association.

To achieve good oral health every day, the Singapore Dental Association (SDA) recommends three easy steps for consumers. These include brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste for two minutes each time, flossing once a day to remove plaque and bacteria between the teeth and visiting the dentist once every six months for a check-up.

The mouth is a mirror to the body and reflects our overall health. Nutritional deficiencies, signs of systemic diseases like bacterial infections, immune disorders, and oral cancer, can all be identified through an inspection of the mouth²

Keeping your teeth clean and healthy is the first step to avoiding common oral health issues. Forming good oral care habits from an early age can reduce the risk of oral diseases and tooth decay. Some preventive measures to improve oral health include brushing twice daily, regular dental checkups and limiting your intake of sugary beverages.

“As digitization drives demand for personalization of healthcare, we want to empower consumers with smart solutions to take better care of their oral health from an early age for better longer-term oral health. Philips Sonicare oral healthcare solutions leverage smart sensor technology to equip consumers with actionable insights that can improve their brushing technique, alert them to any missed spots or even track cleaned areas in real time,” said Mr. Chang.

Developed in partnership with dentists for 25 years, Philips Sonicare is the No. 1 recommended sonic toothbrush brand by dental professionals worldwide3. Each Sonicare toothbrush is rigorously tested with real consumers and developed with dental associations for consistent performance.

Philips Sonicare’s advanced sonic technology incorporates 62,000 brush movements per minute to drive fluid in between teeth and along the gum line for a gentle and thorough clean. This technology creates microbubbles as you brush to ensure long-lasting fresh breath.

Harnessing Sonicare Technology, the DiamondClean Smart electric toothbrush (HX9924/46) is the optimal toothbrush to ensure that consumers achieve complete oral health care every day while brushing their teeth.

Clinically proven to improve oral health, the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart electric toothbrush removes up to 10x more plaque compared to manual toothbrush; delivers up to 7x healthier gums in just 2 weeks and removes up to 100% more stains in just 3 days, compared to a manual toothbrush. The advanced electric toothbrush also incorporates the Sonicare App via Bluetooth®, offering consumers a suite of information and guidance to help them take more charge of their overall oral health.

The built-in smart sensor technology syncs automatically to Sonicare App, providing real time feedback. These sensors include:

The Philips DiamondClean Smart comes with five modes (Clean, White+, Deep Clean+, Gum Health and Tongue Care+) and three intensities (High, Medium, Low) for a gentle yet effective clean for gums, and long-lasting clean breath.

Sonicare App transforms into a ‘virtual hub’, where consumers can track how well they are brushing each day, set goals, focus on trouble spots, and share their results with their dentist. The smart brush head sensors are also programmed to automatically select the optimal mode and intensity to provide a gentle yet effective care for your gums.

As a way of empowering you to be more proactive while brushing, the Sonicare App offers useful data-driven insights that informs you of areas that require extra attention and coaches you to become a better, more mindful brusher.

In addition, for those who travel regularly, the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart can be taken everywhere with its deluxe USB travel case that doubles as a charger.

Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart retails for S$399.00 at leading electronics stores, major department stores and selected authorized dealers. For more information please see www.philips.com.sg/sonicare.

The study was conducted in two parts: