As part of commitment to improve the oral health of Nigerians, Unilever Nigeria Plc has made a strong commitment to protect the over 160 million Nigerian smiles with Pepsodent cavity fighter toothpaste.Towards achieving this goal, Unilever introduced a new Pepsodent anti-cavity toothpaste over the weekend , that not only gives fluoride but particularly offers over 50 percent more calcium that easily fills the tiny weak, invisible holes, repairs early signs of tooth decay and prevents forming of tooth cavities.Speaking at the occasion of the launch of the new Pepsodent at Victoria Crown plaza Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos , Managing Director, Unilever Nigeria, Mr Thabo Mabe said 'Unilever Oral Care has over 40 years vast experience in producing toothpaste that provides anti-cavity systems and technology, thus, this Pepsodent Anti-Cavity Fighter fluoride toothpaste 'offers over 50 percent more calcium in a form (active micro-calcium) that easily fills the tiny, weak, invisible holes, reduces the effects of acids produced by bacteria on teeth, repairs signs of tooth decay, prevents teeth sensitivity and prevents the forming of cavities.'He added that mothers who have consistently stood for the rights of the child as well as for proper and adequate development of the child, are now pleased to have toothpaste that contains calcium. Unilever feels greatly honored to champion the campaign and movement to protect the Nigerian smiles by saying 'No to Cavities using Pepsodent Anti- cavity Toothpaste.'Also speaking at the launch event, , Brand Building Director Unilever Nigeria Plc, Mr David Okeme said the reintroduction of Pepsodent into the market is to address the gap already created in the market as well as meet the consumers' need for stronger cavity free teeth. This, he said is line with the vision of the Federal Ministry of Health to improve the Oral Health of Nigerians.'Oral Health means more than healthy teeth and absence of disease. It actually describes a state of well being of the teeth, oral cavity, including the gums as well as supporting structures and is what Pepsodent toothpaste is offering all its consumers, which is optimal Oral Health'.He added that ' we consider it important to use this Launch event to restate the understanding we have about the importance of oral health to national development and the urgency to do more to improve the oral health of all Nigerians, this new pepsodent technology reflects our upstanding of the need to do more to improve the oral health of Nigerians and address the changing needs of our consumers. '' It aligns with our vision of creating a better future every day, We help people look good with bright sparkling smiles, and feel good and get more goodness out of life with our products and service, with this pepsodent , there will be improved oral health technology that promises to protect over 160 million Nigerians smiles'Speaking also at the Launch, the Unilever Nutrition and Health Manager, West Africa , Dr Victor Ajieroh noted that the importance of good oral care cannot be over emphasized and he urged all Nigerians to imbibe the culture of brushing twice daily, morning and night to ensure optimal health.
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