W H Y D O E S D E N T A L H E A L T H M A T T E R ?

Dr. Amit Rajani, DMD

Owner, General DentistYonkers Avenue Dental

Yonkers, NY 10704 +1 (914) 423-1900

A B O U T M E

Cornell University BS Biology and Nutrition 2005

University of PennsylvaniaSchool of Dental Medicine

DMD 2009

Work Experience

When I put down the drill..Running, Hiking, Biking, and Travel

Machu Picchu, Peru, December 2015

Y O N K E R S A V E N U E D E N T A L

Y O N K E R S A V E N U E D E N T A L

B E N E F I T S W H A T I S G O O D O R A L H E A L T H ? D E N T A L T E C H N O L O G Y A N D C A R E E R S

W H A T W E ' L L T A L K A B O U T T O D A Y

B E N E F I T S

Appearance!

B E N E F I T S

Appearance

•  Affects how others perceive usJob prospects, personal and social lives

•  Affects how we perceive ourselvesSelf-esteem and confidence

W H O W O U L D Y O U H I R E ?B E N E F I T S

W H I C H O N E I S M O R E A T T R A C T I V E ?

B E N E F I T S

D O E S S H E L O O K H A P P I E R ?B E N E F I T S

W H O L O O K S M O R E C O N F I D E N T ?

B E N E F I T S

B E N E F I T S

•  There are many other benefits of a healthy mouth

Keep our breath smelling fresh and clean

Prevent us from getting cavities and fillings

B E N E F I T S

•  There are many other benefits of a healthy mouth

Prevent us from having sore and bleeding gums

Helps to prevent staining of enamel

B E N E F I T S

•  There are many other benefits of a healthy mouth

W H A T ’ S G O I N G O N I N S I D E T H E M O U T H ?

B A C T E R I AH E A L T H

There are over 700 known species of bacteria living in our mouth

W H A T D O E S P L A Q U E A N D B A C T E R I A B U I L D U P L O O K L I K E I N S I D E T H E M O U T H ?

D E F E N S E S Y S T E M

•  Immune system

•  Specialized cells that detect and kill bad bacteria

•  Saliva

•  Antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties

•  Helps heal and repair damaged teeth and gums

•  Constantly sweeps the mouth clean of food and prevents bacteria from sticking to the teeth

C O M M O N D E N T A L P R O B L E M S

Cavities Infection/Abscess Bad breath

Chipped / Broken teeth Yellow and stained teeth Sore and Bleeding Gums

H O W D O W E P R E V E N T D E N T A L P R O B L E M S ?

H Y G I E N E

•  Brushing our teeth

•  2 times a day

•  2 minutes

•  Flossing

•  1-2 times a day (especially at night)

•  Rinsing our mouth with water after eating and drinking

D I E T

•  Avoid foods and drinks with a lot of sugar

•  Cookies, cakes, candy, juices, sticky/chewy snacks

•  Replace with fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, healthy snacks

•  Avoid soda and other acidic drinks

•  Replace with water, milk, or juices with 100% fruit

S E E I N G T H E D E N T I S T

•  At least every 6 months

•  Exam

•  Xrays

•  Cleaning

•  Evaluate your teeth, gums, and your bite to detect dental problems before they begin

F I E L D O F D E N T I S T R Y

L A T E S T D E N T A L T E C H N O L O G Y

Invisalign Individualized Braces Cone Beam Technology

Dental Lasers 3D Scanners and Printers Dental Implants

T H A N K Y O U !

Q U E S T I O N S ?