Oral Care and Hygiene Maintanence

2. Speak
Eat
Oral
Health
Socialize

4. Dental Caries-
Tooth Decay
Peridontal (gum)
Disease

7. Causes of Dental Caries:
1. Poor oral hygiene
2. Sweet and sticky foods,
drinks
3. Bad or worn out fillings
4. Dry mouth
5. Crowding of teeth

8. Smooth surface caries Dental Caries

9. Tooth
BacteriaCarbohydrates
Decay

10. Food getting stuck
in between teeth
Bad Breath
Tooth ache
Tooth Sensitivity

11.  Good oral hygiene habits
 Fluoride application:
 home care
 professional application
 Scaling
Pits and Fissures Sealants

12. Fluoride Tray Application Fluoride- Home care

15.  Removal of infected deposits- plaques
& calculus, and stains from surfaces of
teeth.
 Simple procedure by a dentist to keep your
gums healthy and firm.

16.  How often should it be done???
 Any problems with scaling??
 Can it damage my teeth??

17. Before After

18. Fillings- Silver Amalgam &
Composite
Root Canal Treatment
Extraction

19. Gingivitis Periodontitis

20. 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

21.  Good oral hygiene practices
 Scaling & Root Planning
 Periodontal Surgery

22. 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

23. Prevention Treatment
Proper oral hygiene
maintenance
 Treatment of underlying
problem
 Dental treatment
 Smoking cessation
 Avoid certain foods
 Keep the mouth hydrated

24. Causes:
•Tooth attrition
•Tooth erosion
•Tooth abrasion
•Cracked tooth
•Indentation of tooth
•Gum recession

25.  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.

26.  Scaling
 Restorations- Composites/GIC
 Crowns (caps)
 Fluoride application
 Periodontal Surgery

27. Malignment of teeth
•Crooked teeth
•Spacing between teeth
•Crowded teeth

28. Fluorosis teeth stains Tobacco stains

29. Tetracyclines Tooth Trauma

30. Gummy smile Fractured / missing teeth

31. PREVENTION
 Interceptive/preventive orthodontics
 Habit breaking devices- digit sucking, lip
biting, mouth breathing, tongue thrusting
 Avoid certain medications in childhood &
pregnancy- tetracyclines
 Avoid smoking

32. Orthodontics
Tooth colored braces
Lingual orthodontics
Invisalign

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

34.  Cause: Unknown
 Palliative treatment
 Vitamin supplements, zinc, folic acid
 Anesthetic , antiseptic
Mouthwashes, ointments, gels
 Antacids, antihistaminics

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

37.  Tobacco use in any form
 Heavy consumption of alcohol
 Prolonged exposure to radiation
 Prolonged irritation to cheek/tongue with sharp
object

38.  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.

40.  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

41.  Twice daily
 Correct brushing method
 Choose the right brush
 Soft/ultra soft
 Small kids tooth brush
 Electric/battery operated

43.  When to change??
Every 3 months or when the bristles flare

44.  Removes plaque & bacteria from areas where
the brush cannot reach
 Best done before brushing.

46.  Best done 1 hour after brushing
 Consult your dentist to help you choose the
right mouth wash for you
 Chlorhexidine/fluoride/anti sensitivity

47.  Use 15 minutes after meals
 Stimulates salivary secretion
 Removes food & debris & plaque from mouth
 Reduces & resists the urge of smoking

48.  Fluoridated tooth paste
 Non Fluoridated tooth paste (kids <3 yrs)
 Anti sensitivity tooth pastes

49.  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