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ORAL CARE AND HYGIENE
MAINTENANCE
Speak
Eat
Oral Health
Socialize
ORAL HEALTH AFFECTS GENERAL HEALTH…
COMMON ORAL PROBLEMS
Dental Caries-
Tooth Decay
Peridontal (gum) Disease
NORMAL TOOTH
DENTAL CARIES
DENTAL CARIES
Causes of Dental Caries:
1. Poor oral hygiene
2. Sweet and sticky foods,
drinks
3. Bad or worn out fillings
4. Dry mouth
5. Crowding of teeth
Smooth surface caries Dental Caries
BacteriaCarbohydrates
Decay
HOW DO YOU GET TO KNOW ABOUT TOOTH DECAY
Food getting stuck in between teeth
Bad Breath
Tooth ache
Tooth Sensitivity
PREVENTION OF TOOTH CARIES
Good oral hygiene habits
Fluoride application: home care
professional application
Scaling
Pits and Fissures Sealants
PREVENTION OF TOOTH CARIES
Fluoride Tray Application Fluoride- Home care
PITS & FISSURES SEALANTS
PITS AND FISSURES SEALANTS
SCALING
Removal of infected deposits- plaques
& calculus, and stains from surfaces of
teeth.
Simple procedure by a dentist to keep
your gums healthy and firm.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SCALING??
How often should it be done???
Any problems with scaling??
Can it damage my teeth??
SCALING OF TEETH
Before After
TREATMENT OF CARIES
Fillings- Silver Amalgam & Composite
Root Canal Treatment
Extraction
PERIODONTAL DISEASE
Gingivitis Periodontitis
PERIODONTAL DISEASESymptoms:
•Bleeding gums•Swollen red gums•Receding gums•Gums pulling away from teeth•Black/yellow deposits on teeth •Loose or sensitive teeth•Bad breath (pus)
Causes:•Poor Oral Hygiene•Hormonal Changes•Certain Medications•Poor Nutrition•Ill fitting dentures, braces.•Smoking•Diabetes•HIV infection
PREVENTION & TREATMENT OF GUM DISEASES
Good oral hygiene practices
Scaling & Root Planning
Periodontal Surgery
BAD BREATH- HALITOSISCauses: Accumulation of plaque, calculus Gum disease Dental Caries Dry mouth Bacteria on tongue Abscess teeth Oral cancer Smoking Other causes- digestion problems, sinusitis,
cough cold etc
PREVENTION & TREATMENT OF BAD BREATH
Prevention Treatment
Proper oral hygienemaintenance
Treatment of underlying problem
Dental treatment Smoking cessation Avoid certain foods Keep the mouth
hydrated
TOOTH SENSITIVITY
Causes:
•Tooth attrition
•Tooth erosion
•Tooth abrasion
•Cracked tooth
•Indentation of tooth
•Gum recession
PREVENTION OF TOOTH SENSITIVITY
Correct brushing technique Consumption of water after acidic foods Do not brush immediately after eating (1/2 hr gap) Reduce/stop carbonated drinks Use of straw for minimal contact with teeth. Use of sugar free chewing gums.
TREATMENT OF TOOTH SENSITIVITY
Scaling
Restorations- Composites/GIC
Crowns (caps)
Fluoride application
Periodontal Surgery
UNATTRACTIVE SMILE
Malignment of teeth•Crooked teeth•Spacing between teeth•Crowded teeth
DISCOLORED TEETH
Fluorosis teeth stains Tobacco stains
DISCOLORED TEETH
Tetracyclines Tooth Trauma
UNATTRACTIVE SMILE
Gummy smile Fractured / missing teeth
UNATTRACTIVE SMILE
PREVENTION
Interceptive/preventive orthodontics Habit breaking devices- digit sucking, lip
biting, mouth breathing, tongue thrusting Avoid certain medications in childhood &
pregnancy- tetracyclines Avoid smoking
TREATMENT OF UNATTRACTIVE SMILE
Orthodontics
Tooth colored bracesLingual orthodontics
Invisalign
TREATMENT OF UNATTRACTIVE SMILE
Bleaching Veneers
Also :Composites, Periodontal surgery,
lasers, teeth replacements (bridges, dental implants, zirconia- CAD/CAM
Zirconia crowns Implants
APTHOUS ULCERS Cause: Unknown
Palliative treatment Vitamin supplements, zinc, folic acid Anesthetic , antiseptic Mouthwashes,
ointments, gels Antacids, antihistaminics
“Oral Canceraccounts for one-third of
the total cancer cases and 90% of the patients are
tobacco users”.
CAUSES OF ORAL CANCER Tobacco use in any form Heavy consumption of alcohol Prolonged exposure to radiation Prolonged irritation to cheek/tongue with
sharp object
SIGNS TO WATCH OUT FOR White/red patch of skin of mouth or under
the tongue that does not go away Lump in the mouth or throat Sore/ulcer that bleeds & does not heal for
more than 2 weeks Difficulty in swallowing for a prolonged
period of time.
PREVENTION & TREATMENT
PREVENTION & TREATMENT
Get a check up done every 6 months
Report to the doctor/dentist if any of the
symptoms show up
Biopsy for diagnosis
Surgical treatment
ORAL HYGIENE HABITS- BRUSHING
Twice daily
Correct brushing method
Choose the right brush Soft/ultra soft Small kids tooth brush Electric/battery operated
ORAL HYGIENE HABITS- BRUSHING
When to change??
Every 3 months or when the bristles flare
ORAL HYGIENE HABITS- FLOSSING
Removes plaque & bacteria from areas
where the brush cannot reach
Best done before brushing.
ORAL HYGIENE HABITS- MOUTH WASHES
Best done 1 hour after brushing
Consult your dentist to help you choose
the right mouth wash for you
Chlorhexidine/fluoride/anti sensitivity
ORAL HYGIENE HABITS- SUGAR FREE CHEWING GUMS
Use 15 minutes after meals
Stimulates salivary secretion
Removes food & debris & plaque from
mouth
Reduces & resists the urge of smoking
ORAL HYGIENE HABITS- TOOTH PASTE
Fluoridated tooth paste
Non Fluoridated tooth paste (kids <3
yrs)
Anti sensitivity tooth pastes
DIET Avoid eating sweets & sticky foods, aerated
drinks
Eats foods rich in fibre
Fruits & vegetables (natural cleansers)
Drinking plenty of water
Sip some water after eating that will help dilute
the acids
Rinse your mouth after meals
THANK YOU
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