Common oral health problems
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This document provides information about oral health and proper dental care. It discusses why teeth are important for eating, talking and smiling. It explains that humans have two sets of teeth in their lifetime - 20 milk teeth and 32 permanent teeth. The structure of a tooth includes the crown and root. Common oral health problems include tooth decay, gum disease, and malocclusion. Tooth decay occurs when bacteria in plaque produces acid that destroys tooth enamel. Preventing oral health issues requires regular brushing, flossing, healthy eating, and dental checkups.
Common oral health problems
- 1. ORAL HEALTH AND YOU ORAL HEALTH PROGRAMME
- 2. Why do we need our teeth? Eating: To chew our food. Can you imagine trying to eat an apple, carrot or peanuts without teeth?
- 3. Why do we need our teeth? Talking If we didn’t have teeth, we wouldn’t have any place to put our lips and tongue when we try to speak
- 4. Why do we need our teeth? Smiling Smiling makes us look good and feel good!
- 5. How many sets of teeth do we have in our lifetime? Milk Teeth : 20 in number Permanent Teeth:
- 6. Why are your milk teeth important? They act as SPACE SAVERS for permanent teeth.
- 7. What is the structure of tooth ? CROWN ROOT
- 8. What is the structure of tooth ?
- 9. Which are common oral health problems ? Which are their common signs ? What can we do to prevent these oral diseases ?
- 10. What is Tooth Decay or Dental Caries ? Brown or black mark on the tooth Formation of a hole or cavity in the tooth
- 11. How does tooth decay occurs ? BACTERIA FOOD PARTICLES TOOTH SURFACE
- 12. How do bacteria stick to the tooth surface ? Bacteria live in Slimy transparent layer on the tooth Plaque
- 13. How does plaque causes tooth decay ? Bacteria in the plaque turns food particles on the tooth into ACID ACID destroys the tooth’s enamel & creates a hole or cavity
- 14. How does dental caries progresses ? Initial attack of acid Brownish or black discoloration of teeth Cavity or a hole in the tooth Usual complain is of food lodgment
- 15. How does dental caries progresses ? Deepening of hole up to dentin Usual complain is of sensitivity to hot, cold, sweet & sour
- 17. How does dental caries progresses ? Involvement of pulp Abscess formation Usual complain is of pain & swelling
- 18. What does your dentist do when you have dental caries ? AMALGAM FILLING TOOTH COLOUR FILLING
- 19. What does your dentist do when you have dental caries ? Gross caries Pain & swelling Root Canal Treatment
- 20. What are Gum Diseases ? PLAQUE accumulation Bacteria present in plaque form toxic substances Plaque hardens to form TARTAR
- 21. What are the common signs of Gum Diseases ? Earliest sign is bleeding from gums during brushing Gums may swell, become soft & bleed even on slight touch Sometimes gums may recede from its position
- 23. What is Pyorrhea ? Pocket formation around tooth Patient may complain of bleeding, itching sensation, dull constant ache, increased hot & cold sensitivity & even tooth mobility
- 24. What does your dentist do when you have tartar ? Dentist cleans the hard deposits on your tooth with the help of special instruments
- 25. What is Malocclusion ? Excessive crowding or spacing between the teeth; the teeth may be placed abnormally forwards or backwards or abnormally rotated
- 26. What are the causes of Malocclusion ? Premature loss of milk teeth due to caries or other reasons Bad oral habits like thumb sucking, tongue thrusting & lip biting
- 27. What does your dentist do when you have irregular teeth ? Can be treated by using wires which are called braces by a specialist called orthodontist
- 28. WISDOM TOOTH What happens if a wisdom tooth erupts according to its own WISDOM?
- 30. What are the common causes or risk factors for oral cancer ? SMOKING SHARP TOOTH, TOBACCO DENTURES, CHEWING ORAL CANCER POOR ORAL ALCOHOL HYGIENE
- 31. What are the common signs & symptoms of oral cancer ? Persistent non- healing ulcer White or red raised patch in the mouth
- 32. What are the common signs & symptoms of oral cancer ? Soreness or a feeling that some foreign object is caught in the throat Numbness of the tongue or other areas of the mouth
- 33. What are the common signs & symptoms of oral cancer ? Restriction in the mouth opening A lump or growth in the mouth
- 34. Types of oral cancer Lip Cancer Cheek Cancer
- 35. Types of oral cancer Cancer of the tongue Cancer of the palate
- 36. All Tobacco Products are Harmful
- 38. How can we prevent these common oral health problems ? Brushing & flossing your teeth regularly Developing healthy food habits & avoiding snacks in between meals Restriction or stoppage of various tobacco related habits and alcohol Regular dental visits
- 39. Why do we brush our teeth ? Brushing teeth is one of the most effective ways of removing plaque from the surfaces of your teeth
- 40. When should you brush your teeth? After breakfast At bedtime
- 41. What is the correct method of brushing your teeth ? A rotatory movement is better than a long push & pull movement
- 42. What is the correct method of brushing your teeth ? An effective brushing cleans every exposed tooth surface in a gentle massaging motion
- 43. What is the correct method of brushing your teeth ?
- 44. What is the correct time to change your brush ? Change your tooth brush after every 3 month period
- 45. What is dental floss ? Dental floss is a thread of nylon which is used to clean areas in between the teeth which can not be reached easily by brushing alone
- 46. Floss is the boss Flossing combined with the brushing is the only way to clean the teeth and prevent cavities as well as gum diseases
- 47. Both tooth decay and gum disease can be prevented by you… By investing only six minutes a day That’s two minutes twice each day spent on brushing and two minutes once a day for flossing.
- 48. What is the importance of tongue cleaning ?
- 50. HOW FLUORIDES ARE USED ?
- 51. Which are unhealthy food ?
- 52. Which are healthy food ?
- 53. Why replacement of missing teeth is necessary ?
- 54. How missing teeth can be replaced ? Removable partial Fixed partial denture denture
- 55. How missing teeth can be replaced ? Complete Dentures
- 56. What would you do if a tooth is knocked out ? Rinse off any debris gently with saline or milk Hold tooth by crown only DO NOT touch, rub, clean, or scrub the root Transport the tooth in milk or saline Report to the dentist as soon as possible
- 57. Do you know that…… Your oral health can affect your overall health. YES But how ????
- 58. Your oral health contributes to your overall health And by practicing good oral hygiene habits you can help prevent tooth decay, gum disease and possibly some serious health issues.
- 59. What is the importance of regular dental visits ?
- 60. HAVING HEALTHY FOOD IS NICE, BUT DON’T FORGET TO BRUSH TWICE