(PRWEB) October 21, 2010

Gum disease suffered by the rescued Chilean miners has demonstrated the importance of proper dental healthcare, warn oral care experts from Eludril and Elgydium.

None of the 33 trapped miners was able to brush his teeth during the first 17 days of their underground ordeal ? resulting in gum disease for a number of the men.

?The world has been transfixed by the plight of the 33 Chilean miners trapped nearly half a mile underground since August 5th and it was heartening to witness their rescue,? said a spokesperson for oral healthcare products Eludril and Elgydium.

?It is anticipated that all 33 will make a full recovery but living in a tunnel for nearly 10 weeks has obviously taken its toll on their physical and mental health.

?One of the many health problems they now face is that of gum disease.?

All 33 miners had been unable to brush their teeth until rescuers were able to get much needed supplies to them via a five-inch diameter connecting hole drilled from the surface.

Other risk factors will also have had an impact on the miners? oral health: