Taking care of oral health

- Dr. Priti Lamba

Topics• History of Dentistry

• Myths & Facts about dentistry

• Oral healthcare – How & Why

• Systemic diseases due to bad oral care

Myths & Facts about dentistry

1. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

Myth OR Fact


2. Removal of upper teeth affect vision/harm the 2. Removal of upper teeth affect vision/harm the brain. Extraction of lower teeth can damage brain. Extraction of lower teeth can damage hearing.hearing.

Myth OR Fact


3. A complete denture that’s made once is 3. A complete denture that’s made once is forever.forever.

ORMyth Fact


4. Once a decayed tooth is treated, dental 4. Once a decayed tooth is treated, dental problems are over.problems are over.

ORMyth Fact


5. Professional cleaning/scaling loosens the 5. Professional cleaning/scaling loosens the toothtooth

ORMyth Fact


6. Thumb sucking by children leads to forward 6. Thumb sucking by children leads to forward placement of teethplacement of teeth

ORMyth Fact


7. A child never needs cleaning of milk teeth.7. A child never needs cleaning of milk teeth.

ORMyth Fact


8. When gums bleed, it is better not to brush.8. When gums bleed, it is better not to brush.

ORMyth Fact


9. Benefits of Root Canal therapy don’t last very 9. Benefits of Root Canal therapy don’t last very long.long.

ORMyth Fact


10. Teeth need to hurt before RCT becomes 10. Teeth need to hurt before RCT becomes necessary.necessary.

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11. Dentures are the only way to replace 11. Dentures are the only way to replace missing teeth.missing teeth.

ORMyth Fact


12. My child doesn't need sealants as I make 12. My child doesn't need sealants as I make sure his/her teeth are clean.sure his/her teeth are clean.

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13. RCT is painful.13. RCT is painful.

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14. Tooth fairy is real.14. Tooth fairy is real.

ORMyth Fact

Oral Care – Why???

• Plaque

• Cavity

• Tartar

Oral Care – Why???

A root canal is the space

within the root of a tooth

which contains nerve or

the pulp.

What is a Root Canal?

Procedure for Root Canal Treatment

What is Periodontal [Gum] Disease?• Gingivitis

• Periodontitis

How do I know if I have Gum disease?• Bad breadth

• Red, swollen ,tender ,bleeding gums

• Painful chewing

• Loose teeth

• Sensitive teeth

Risk Factors for gum disease:

• Age group:After 30 years , men>women

• Diabetes

• Smoking

• Hormonal changes

• Medications: Antidepressants and heart medicines

• Genetic susceptibility

• Cancer ,AIDS treatment

• Stress

Oral Care – How???

Oral Care – How? Babies & Infants

• Baby teeth

• Start oral care before a childs first tooth comes.

• Non sweetened pacifiers

• Brush with soft tooth brush

• Avoid putting your baby to sleep with milk bottle in his/her mouth.

Oral Care – How? Children

• Start by setting an example.

• Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.

• Floss daily.

• Go for regular dental checkups.

• Eat a well balanced diet.

Oral Care – How? Teens• Junk food and frequent snacking in

between meals is the biggest enemy

• Use antimicrobial rinse (mouth wash).

Oral Care – How? Adults• Brush and floss your teeth twice a day. Use

a mouth wash.

• Visit your dental professional regularly to have your mouth examined every 6 months.

• Eat well balanced diet.

• Do not smoke or use tobacco products.

• If pregnant, eat healthy foods and maintain good oral health.

A smile is the most inexpensive way to change your looks.

• Charles Gordy

Mouth & Body Connection

Connection between Heart Disease & Oral Health

• Connection between gum disease and heart attacks is higher than the connection between high cholesterol and heart attacks.

• Bacteria in infected gums

Dental treatment after Heart Attack

• Percentage of reinfarction is very high for the first 6 months after myocardial infarction.

• Post 6 months

• If urgently required, dental procedure in a

• Hospital setup is advisable.

Effect of diabetes on Oral Health:

• Diabetes - destructive periodontal [gum] disease

• Symptoms

• People with diabetes who smoke are at a very high risk for gum disease.

• Keep your dentist informed about changes in your sugar levels or medication.

Do medications have an effect on my Oral Health?Yes. Dry mouth is the most common side effect.

Medications which cause these are:• Antihistamines• Antidepressants• Pain killers• Diuretics• High B.P medications• Antidepressants• Other medicines may cause abnormal bleeding when brushing,

inflamed or ulcerated tissues, taste alteration and staining of teeth.

Effect of B.P (hypertension) on Oral Health

• People with hypertension are more sensitive to adrenaline in dental anesthetics.

• Medications lead to dry mouth.

• Increased bleeding after routine dental surgery

Oral Care & Pregnancy

• Time to take extra care of your teeth and gums.

• About 50% of pregnant women suffer from pregnancy gingivitis.

• Pregnancy tumors [Pyogenic granulomas]

• Dental treatment like scaling to be done in second trimester of pregnancy.

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