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Special Feature: Owusuwaa Health

Spotlight Article: Teeth 🦷

Content: A bold and revealing discussion on Dental Hygiene.

📅 Special Edition Release: Friday, September 19, 2025
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Contents

Special Feature: Owusuwaa Health Spotlight Article: Teeth 🦷 Content: A bold and revealing discussion on Dental Hygiene.📰 A Vision Beyond Walls Her mission is clear:🎙 This Week’s Guest Feature HAIR SENTA ADVERTISEMENT Good Health Is Universal HAIR SENTA ADVERTISEMENT The Truth About Skipping Brushing So, what really happens when you skip brushing your teeth?📖 Overview Key Aspects of the Observance 📰 This Week’s Feature — Teeth 🎙 Dialogue Feature: Teeth

📰 A Vision Beyond Walls

This week, Gwen Addo—certified entrepreneur, wellness coach, food educator, and co-founder of Owusuwaa Weekly—takes the stage. As founder of Hair Senta, HIBS-Africa, and TLS—The Leading Senta, Gwen is more than a business strategist: she is a movement-builder, shaping communities where health, beauty, and wellness are not luxuries, but rights.

Her mission is clear:

Empower everyday people with practical wellness tools.
Inspire young minds to become active contributors to a healthier future.
Redefine business as a community hub—a place of connection, trust, and transformation.

“Cultural exchange is at the heart of this vision. It creates ripples of connection that unite hearts,” Gwen reflects. For her, health is culture—and culture is a boundless force for growth.

🎙 This Week’s Guest Feature

In an exclusive sit-down, Gwen Addo is joined by Berla Mundi—renowned Ghanaian broadcast journalist and global media personality. Together, they navigate the world of dental health, unveiling how something as simple as caring for your teeth can unlock broader truths about personal wellness and community progress. Expect insights that go beyond the clinic—this is about confidence, identity, and the cultural heartbeat of health itself.

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Good Health Is Universal

Health remains our most precious possession—more valuable than wealth or power. This week, alongside Teeth, we also ask:

✨ A bold and revealing discussion on Dental Hygiene

What really happens to your teeth when you skip brushing?

Find the answers—and more—inside this groundbreaking edition.

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The Truth About Skipping Brushing

So, what really happens when you skip brushing your teeth?

The plaque begins to form within hours. This sticky film of bacteria coats your teeth and gums.
Acid attacks your enamel. The bacteria feed on leftover food, releasing acids that weaken your teeth.
Bad breath develops. Without brushing, bacteria multiply quickly, producing foul odors.
Gum irritation starts. The buildup can trigger redness, swelling, and the first signs of gum disease.
Long-term risks increase. Repeated neglect may lead to cavities, infections, and even tooth loss.

✨ In short: skipping once may not destroy your smile, but making it a habit creates a silent chain reaction that harms both your teeth and overall health.

📖 Overview

Dental hygiene in Ghana takes the spotlight every year on World Oral Health Day, celebrated globally on March 20th. The Ghana Dental Association (GDA), together with partners like World Vision Ghana and the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), leads nationwide activities to promote oral health, prevent disease, and remind communities that a healthy smile is part of a healthy life.

Key Aspects of the Observance

Date: March 20th
Purpose: To raise awareness about oral health, reduce the burden of oral diseases, and empower people with practical tools for better hygiene.
Activities: Health walks, aerobics, free dental screenings, and educational programs in schools and communities.
Partnerships: Organizations such as World Vision Ghana and UGMC collaborate to broaden the reach and impact. These initiatives show that oral health is not just a local concern, but a universal mission.

📰 This Week’s Feature — Teeth

Building on this global momentum, Owusuwaa Health Weekly Magazine explores the daily habits that define dental health. In this edition, we go deeper:

What really happens when you skip brushing your teeth?
Why dental hygiene is a foundation for total wellness.
How culture, awareness, and access to care shape oral health worldwide.

With Gwen Addo and Berla Mundi leading the conversation, this feature connects Ghana’s experience to the wider global dialogue—reminding us that good health is universal, and every smile tells a story.

🎙 Dialogue Feature: Teeth

Berla-Mundi (Host):
Good day to all our readers and listeners around the world! My name is Berla Mundi, a broadcast journalist and television presenter from Ghana. For years, I’ve dedicated my career to bringing meaningful conversations into the spotlight—conversations that inform, inspire, and challenge us to live better lives.

Today, we’re turning our attention to something that often gets overlooked but touches every single one of us—dental health.

Joining me is a woman who needs little introduction. She is a certified entrepreneur, wellness coach, food educator, and author. She co-founded Owusuwaa Weekly and is the founder of Hair Senta, HIBS-Africa, and TLS—The Leading Senta. Her work reaches far beyond business; it’s about building communities rooted in wellness, empowerment, and transformation. She is none other than the incredible Gwen Addo.

Welcome, Gwen, to today’s program—it’s a true pleasure to have you as our special guest.

Gwen Addo (Guest):
Thank you, Berla, for that warm welcome. I’m delighted to be here, and even more delighted that we’re bringing global attention to something as vital as dental health.

Berla-Mundi (Host):
Wonderful! Then let’s get started. Today, we’re focusing on Dental Health Day in Ghana.

As many may not know, dental hygiene in Ghana takes the spotlight every year on World Oral Health Day, which is celebrated globally on March 20th. The Ghana Dental Association (GDA), together with partners like World Vision Ghana and the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), leads nationwide activities—ranging from screenings to health walks—all to promote oral health, prevent disease, and remind communities that a healthy smile is part of a healthy life.

Our discussion today will center on dental health, and it is my absolute pleasure to have you, Gwen, here to share your insights.

Gwen Addo (Guest):
Thank you, Berla. Dental health is such an important subject, and I’m glad we are having this conversation. You see, when people think of health, they often focus on the big issues—like heart disease or diabetes—but forget that the mouth is the entry point to the body. Poor oral hygiene doesn’t just affect your smile; it can influence your overall health, from digestion to even heart conditions.

In Ghana, World Oral Health Day has become a remarkable platform. The Ghana Dental Association, together with partners like World Vision and UGMC, has been consistent in reminding us that prevention is always better than cure. Through their campaigns—whether it’s free screenings, school visits, or health walks—they’re sending a message: your smile matters, and caring for it is a responsibility we all share.

Berla-Mundi (Host):
That’s such a powerful point, Gwen. Often, we think brushing is just about clean teeth or fresh breath, but it goes much deeper. I’d love for you to expand on this—what do you think is the most common misunderstanding people have about dental health, not just in Ghana, but worldwide

Gwen Addo (Guest):
I think the biggest misunderstanding is that people see the dentist only when there’s pain. Dental care is not just about fixing problems; it’s about preventing them. Regular check-ups can save you from tooth loss, infections, and even illnesses linked to oral bacteria. Prevention is the real power of dental health.

Berla-Mundi (Host):
That’s so true—and yet, it seems there are many people who don’t really like going to the dentist.

Gwen Addo (Guest):
That’s true. In fact, some people suddenly get a headache just thinking about the high whine of the dentist’s drill! For many, fear keeps them away, but the irony is that avoiding the dentist often makes small problems grow into bigger ones.

Berla-Mundi (Host):
Exactly. And here’s something fascinating: it is said that strong teeth are one of the 32 features of a Buddha. That shows just how much value cultures across the world place on healthy teeth. But tell me, Gwen—how many teeth do human beings actually have?

Gwen Addo (Guest):
A great question, Berla! Most adults have 32 permanent teeth—that includes 8 incisors, 4 canines, 8 premolars, and 12 molars (which also include the wisdom teeth). Children, on the other hand, usually have 20 primary teeth, which eventually fall out to make way for the adult set.

But here’s the key: it’s not just about the number. The real issue is how we take care of them. Whether you have all 32 or fewer, strong teeth mean stronger health, greater confidence, and a brighter smile.

Berla-Mundi (Host):
That’s fascinating. Tell me more about wisdom teeth. It is even said that Shakyamuni Buddha had 40 teeth!

Gwen Addo (Guest):
Well, we don’t know whether he really did or not. But yes—teeth are mentioned among the list of the 32 remarkable physical characteristics of a Buddha. These include 40 even teeth and four white fangs. It seems that even in ancient times, people admired good teeth as a mark of beauty, health, and spiritual power.

Nichiren Daishonin also mentions “white teeth” as a feature of beauty.

Berla-Mundi (Host):
That’s incredible—so even centuries ago, people valued a bright smile.

Gwen Addo (Guest):
Exactly! By far, the majority of Ghanaians in the past admired white teeth too. That’s why chewing sticks were widely used. They were natural, effective, and part of daily life. But here’s something interesting: teeth that are very white tend to be a little weaker. Teeth with a natural yellowish shade are often stronger and healthier.

At the end of the day, though, brushing remains the most effective way to prevent cavities and protect your smile.

Berla-Mundi (Host):
Which brings us to the heart of today’s discussion. Gwen, let’s dive deeper:

What really happens when you skip brushing your teeth?
Why is dental hygiene a foundation for total wellness?
And how do culture, awareness, and access to care shape oral health worldwide?

Gwen Addo (Guest):
Skipping brushing allows plaque and bacteria to build up, leading to cavities, gum disease, bad breath, and even infections that can affect overall health.

Dental hygiene is more than a routine—it’s a foundation for total wellness. Healthy teeth support proper digestion, clear speech, self-confidence, and even systemic health. Neglecting oral care can ripple through your entire body.

Finally, culture, awareness, and access to care play huge roles. In Ghana, chewing sticks and natural remedies reflect cultural wisdom, while awareness campaigns and accessible dental services determine whether communities can maintain oral health. Around the world, these factors vary, but the principle is universal: healthy teeth create healthy people.

Berla-Mundi (Host):
Thank you, Gwen. That was insightful, enlightening, and truly global in perspective. From ancient wisdom to modern wellness, it’s clear that healthy teeth are a reflection of healthy living everywhere.