oral cares and hygiene maintenance-.pptx

oral cares and hygiene maintenance

1. Oral care and hygiene maintenance

2. Oral Health Affects General Health…

3. Common oral problems Dental Caries- Tooth Decay Peridontal (gum) Disease

4. Normal tooth

5. Dental caries

6. Dental Caries Causes of Dental Caries: Poor oral hygiene Sweet and sticky foods, drinks Bad or worn out fillings Dry mouth Crowding of teeth

7. Smooth surface caries Dental Caries

8. Decay

9. How do you get to know about tooth decay Food getting stuck in between teeth Bad Breath Tooth ache Tooth Sensitivity

10. Prevention of tooth caries Good oral hygiene habits Fluoride application: home care professional application Scaling Pits and Fissures Sealants

11. Prevention of tooth caries Fluoride Tray Application Fluoride- Home care

12. Pits & Fissures sealants

13. Pits and fissures sealants

14. 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.

15. What you should know about scaling?? How often should it be done??? Any problems with scaling?? Can it damage my teeth??

16. Scaling of teeth Before After

17. Treatment of caries Fillings- Silver Amalgam & Composite Root Canal Treatment Extraction

18. Periodontal disease Gingivitis Periodontitis

19. Periodontal disease Symptoms: 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

20. Prevention & Treatment of gum diseases Good oral hygiene practices Scaling & Root Planning Periodontal Surgery

21. Bad breath- halitosis Causes: 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

22. Prevention & treatment of bad breath Prevention Treatment Proper oral hygiene maintenance Treatment of underlying problem Dental treatment Smoking cessation Avoid certain foods Keep the mouth hydrated

23. Tooth sensitivity Causes: Tooth attrition Tooth erosion Tooth abrasion Cracked tooth Indentation of tooth Gum recession

24. 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.

25. Treatment of tooth sensitivity Scaling Restorations- Composites/GIC Crowns (caps) Fluoride application Periodontal Surgery

26. Unattractive smile Malignment of teeth Crooked teeth Spacing between teeth Crowded teeth

27. Discolored teeth Fluorosis teeth stains Tobacco stains

28. Discolored teeth Tetracyclines Tooth Trauma

29. Unattractive smile Gummy smile Fractured / missing teeth

30. 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

31. Treatment of unattractive smile Orthodontics Tooth colored braces Lingual orthodontics Invisalign

32. Treatment of unattractive smile Bleaching Veneers Also : Composites, Periodontal surgery, lasers, teeth replacements (bridges, dental implants, zirconia - CAD/CAM Zirconia crowns Implants

33. Apthous ulcers Cause: Unknown Palliative treatment Vitamin supplements, zinc, folic acid Anesthetic , antiseptic Mouthwashes, ointments, gels Antacids, antihistaminics

34. “ Oral Cancer accounts for one-third of the total cancer cases and 90% of the patients are tobacco users”.

35. 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

36. 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.

37. Prevention & treatment

38. 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

39. Oral hygiene habits- brushing Twice daily Correct brushing method Choose the right brush Soft/ultra soft Small kids tooth brush Electric/battery operated

40. Oral hygiene habits- brushing When to change?? Every 3 months or when the bristles flare

41. Oral hygiene habits- Flossing Removes plaque & bacteria from areas where the brush cannot reach Best done before brushing.

42. 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

43. Oral hygiene habits- sugar free chewing gums Use 15 minutes after meal s Stimulates salivary secretion Removes food & debris & plaque from mouth Reduces & resists the urge of smoking

44. Oral hygiene habits- tooth paste Fluoridated tooth paste Non Fluoridated tooth paste (kids <3 yrs) Anti sensitivity tooth pastes

45. 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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