Hello everyone, it’s Masa from the clinic team!

Today, I’m going to talk about the 8020 movement, which you may have heard about.

First of all, the 8020 movement is a health campaign that’s being promoted throughout Japan. The slogan is: “Let’s keep 20 or more of our own teeth even at the age of 80.”

Actually, this 8020 movement is a very important effort to protect dental health = overall health.

Background of the 8020 Movement

This movement was started in 1989 by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and the Japan Dental Association.

At that time, many people thought that “it’s natural to lose teeth as you get older,” and most people had few or no teeth left by the age of 80.

However, recent research has shown that the more of your own teeth you have left, the more you enjoy eating and the longer your healthy life expectancy is.

Therefore, protecting your dental health is the key to supporting your vitality, even in this “100-year life era.”

Why 20 Teeth?

Humans have 28 teeth in total (excluding wisdom teeth), 14 in the top and 14 in the bottom!

If you have 20 or more of these teeth, it is said that you can chew most foods properly.

In other words, having 20 teeth is a “guideline for maintaining a healthy diet.”

What You Can Do to Protect Your Teeth 🪥

1. Brush Carefully Every Day
2. It’s ideal to brush three times a day: morning, noon, and night, but be especially careful to brush before going to bed. Be sure to remove plaque between your teeth with dental floss or interdental brushes.
3. Get Regular Dental Checkups
4. Instead of “going only when it hurts,” we recommend regular checkups about once every 3 months. Early detection and prevention of small cavities and gum disease will make a big difference in the future.
5. Eat a Balanced Diet
6. Be conscious of consuming nutrients that strengthen your teeth and bones, such as calcium, vitamin D, and protein. Chewing well also stimulates saliva production, which has the effect of keeping your mouth clean.
7. Quit Smoking
8. Smoking is one of the biggest risk factors for periodontal disease. Quitting smoking has a positive effect not only on your mouth, but on your overall health as well.

The Number of 8020 Achievers is Increasing!

When the 8020 movement began, only 10% or less of people aged 80 or older had 20 or more teeth remaining.

However, the latest surveys report that over 50% of people are now achieving it! Some famous people who have achieved it include Ms. Dewi Sukarno.

This is proof that the dental awareness of the entire nation has increased.

In Conclusion

The “8020 Movement” is not simply about keeping teeth, but is a movement to “enjoy eating delicious food with your own teeth and live a healthy and long life.”

Let’s gradually accumulate what we can do from today and aim for 8020 too!

One Point

• 20 Teeth = The Key to Chewing Well and Extending Healthy Life Expectancy
• “Daily Care + Regular Checkups” are Essential to Protect Your Teeth
• 8020 is a Realistic Goal that Anyone Can Aim For!

Once teeth are lost, they will never return naturally.

Instead of thinking “I’m still okay,” perhaps now is the time to face your teeth.

Well then, see you again Merci Masa

(The director of Tokyo International Dental Clinic Roppongi has learned the latest preventive dentistry in Sweden and deeply understands the philosophy of the 8020 movement. Our clinic provides [Customized Prevention Programs] tailored to each and every patient, and we are committed to fully supporting you so that you can maintain 20 or more teeth even at the age of 80.)

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