ORAL CARE AND HYGIENE

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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

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