Dental Hygiene

Diseases Linked to Poor Oral Hygiene:

Periodontal Disease Cardiovascular Disease Bacterial Pneumonia Tooth Decay

Periodontal Disease Early Stage is called gingivitis Inflammation and infections of the teeth’s

support Caused from long term effects of plaque

deposits on the teeth Long term effects can cause the teeth to

become loose as pockets form around the teeth from support loss.

Cardiovascular Disease

Caused by narrowed, blocked or stiffened blood vessels that prevent your heart, brain or other parts of your body from receiving enough blood.

Symptoms: Chest pain, shortness of breath, pain, numbness, weakness, and coldness in your limbs.

Other Causes: An unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, being overweight, and smoking.

Treatments: Can use medications, but a lifestyle change is the most significant way to treat the disease.

Bacterial Pneumonia The result of breathing Oropharyngeal flora

into the lower respiratory tract and failure of host defense mechanisms to eliminate the contaminating bacteria, which multiply in the lung and cause infection.

The bacteria that causes the Pneumonia is anaerobic and dental plaque is the main source of this bacteria.

Poor oral hygiene and periodontal disease can promote Oropharyngeal colonization

Tooth Decay “Cavities” Very common problem, especially in children and

young adults. It is second only to the common cold. Caused from poor oral hygiene techniques and also

from a poor diet. Cavities don’t hurt unless they grow very large and

cause tooth fractures or affect the nerves. Carbohydrates (sugars and starches) increase the risk

of tooth decay. Sticky foods are also more harmful than non sticky

foods because they stay on the teeth.

How to educate those in the communities:

Good vs. bad foods for your teeth Limit the sugar intake (chocolate and

candies for kids or coffee for adults). Brush teeth at least 2x per day Up to down for the top teeth Down up for bottom teeth Molars in the back are in circular motions.

Cutest Smile Ever!

Poster Time!! Posters on: Good vs. Bad foods How to brush their teeth Importance of Proper Oral Hygiene

Techniques

Tooth……………………………………………….Dant Mouth……………………Bouch Tongue………………………Lang Gums……………………….Zansib Open………………………..ouvri Close……………………….femen Bite………………………………….……………modé Hurt……………………………………………….fé mal Fill (filling)……………………………………....bouché Pull (take out)………………………........…………retiré You have a cavity………………………......Ou gen yon tou

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