KATHMANDU, March 27 -- Doctors warn that oral health problems affect 90 percent of Nepalis. Bleeding gums, mouth ulcers, tooth decay, and other oral issues affect many individuals, yet they often neglect to seek timely treatment.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 90 percent of Nepalis have oral health problems. About 60 percent of them suffer from gum disease. Around 90 percent of schoolchildren have problems with tooth decay. Shockingly, 80 percent of patients delay seeking medical attention until their conditions worsen.

"In Nepal, patients from both urban and rural areas ignore oral health and seek treatment only after having complicated problems," said a dental professional, Shaili Pradhan. According to her, patients...