Oral hygiene ppt

oral and dental care

1. A Guide to Oral Hygiene Maintenance Dr Ajay Kr Saraf

2. Gum disease has been linked to numerous life threatening diseases including strokes, diabetes, heart disease and even premature labour .

3. prevention is always better than cure and good oral hygiene habits will help you to keep away most of the dental problems, saving you from pain, time, and expensive dental treatment.

4. Oral Hygiene Prevention of plaque formation Oral hygiene includes all the processes and methods for keeping ones mouth clean and healthy.

5. Importance of maintaining good Oral Hygiene To prevent : Dental caries (cavity). Gingivitis (swelling of gums). Periodontitis (pyorrhoea). Halitosis (bad breath).

6. How to keep your Teeth Healthy? Brushing your teeth Flossing your teeth Other interdental cleaning Rinsing Proper diet Regular dental check-up

7. Brushing

8. Flossing removes plague and food particles from behind and between teeth that brushing cannot reach.

9. Flossing

10. Other Interdental Cleaning Interdental Brushes Single Tuft brushes Super floss Intra oral Irrigators

11. Interdental Brushes

12. Single Tuft Brush

13. Intra oral Irrigators

14. Mouth Rinses

15. Diet BAD: High sugar ,Low fibre Diet. Carbonated Drinks, sticky food processed fruit juices GOOD Low sugar, high fibre Fruits, vegetables Milk

16. Dental checkup Reguler Dental Checkup are essential. good oral hygiene is joint effort between you and your Dentist And remember a stitch in time will save Nine

17. Thanks for listening