Oral Health: Essential for Children to the Elderly In Nepal, oral cancer is more common in men over 50 years of age, and smoking is the main cause, and new cases have increased by 35.71 percent. 'In today's busy lifestyle, not all of us are able to keep our mouths healthy, which directly affects our overall physical health. Therefore, a healthy mouth is a healthy life.' The slogan of World Oral Health Day 2026 is 'A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life'. Due to their damaged teeth, they are afraid and hesitant to speak or laugh in front of a crowd of people. This also affects their mental health. On the other hand, they feel inferior and consider themselves weak. There are many problems that arise from not keeping their mouths healthy. Nowadays, various types of problems are seen in the teeth of young children to the elderly. Dental problems and pain also affect a person's eating and sleeping habits, which negatively affects their overall physical health. Today, abou...
A moment during a risky surgery "Dr. Saap, is his treatment possible?'' Vimala Kashyap of Sunsari Chatra asked me. She had sent such a video on Facebook Messenger, who is at high risk of pregnancy. As soon as I saw the video of that pregnant woman who was going through a complicated problem, I said, 'Treatment is possible.' I had to give this answer both ethically and professionally. Because I am an obstetrician. My job is to support safe delivery. Another thing, I am human. A complex patient who is disadvantaged. To save her life, I am more motivated by my human feelings. Vimala said, "He needs treatment, but he doesn't have anything." "Nothing" means no money for treatment. I said in reply, 'I will do the work on my behalf for free. I will also ask for help from the hospital. It was seven o'clock in the morning. That's all we talked about. Last week of May. It was around 9:30 pm. The pregnant woman was brought to the hospital ...