KRISHNENDU KUNDU
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KRISHNENDU KUNDU
1 day ago1 min read
27 Apr 2026
04:23:32 PM
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News Desk. News Nation 360: Gen Z is being warned against a "shortcut culture" that ignores the real causes of dental decline—bacterial accumulation and plaque—in a time when social media trends frequently place an emphasis on aesthetics like teeth whitening over basic cleanliness. Prominent health expert Dr. Sonia Datta advocates for a return to Ayurvedic principles that have been proven by contemporary clinical standards, emphasising that a bright smile does not necessarily correlate to a healthy one. Dabur Red Paste's key ingredients, clove, neem, and mint, provide a scientifically supported bridge to long-term dental wellbeing, earning the product the esteemed Indian Dental Association (IDA) Seal of Acceptance. Experts advise a disciplined 2x2 Rule (brushing twice daily for two minutes), giving mechanical plaque removal precedence over cosmetic rinses, and maintaining regular tongue hygiene and hydration to support the body's natural defences in order to ensure that oral health is treated as a "marathon rather than a sprint." The younger generation can have smiles that are both genuinely healthy and visually appealing by combining traditional knowledge with strict preventive measures and routine expert examinations.
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