2. Such diseases include:
Diabetes
Leukemia
Oral cancer
Pancreatic cancer
Heart disease
Kidney disease
Since most people have regular oral examinations, their dentist may
be the first health care provider to diagnose a health problem in its
early stages.
GUM DISEASE AND HEALTH
COMPLICATIONS
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3. Oral and facial pain. According to the Office of the Surgeon
General, this pain may be largely due to infection of the gums that
support the teeth and can lead to tooth loss.
Problems with the heart and other major organs. Mouth
infections can affect major organs. For example, the heart and heart
valves can become inflamed by bacterial endocarditis, a condition
that affects people with heart disease or anyone with damaged heart
tissue.
Digestion problems. Digestion begins with physical and chemical
processes in the mouth, and problems here can lead to intestinal
failure, irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive disorders.
POOR ORAL HEALTH CAN LEAD TO
PROBLEMS
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14. Healthy teeth are important for
chewing, speaking and your
appearance.
For healthy teeth:
1. Brush twice a day
2. Floss every day
3. Avoid sugary foods
4. Avoid sugary drinks
5. Visit the dentist twice a year
5 STEPS FOR HEALTHY SMILE
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20. • Toothbrush is home for bacteria like e. coli,
staphylococci.
• Don’t brush where flush.
• Toothbrush holders are most germy
household items.
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UGLY TRUTH ABOUT OUR TOOTHBRUSH
21. • Rinse toothbrush before use.
• Keep toothbrush upright in a holder.
• Don’t ever use anyone’s toothbrush or let
someone use yours.
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TOOTHBRUSH STORAGE TIPS
22. • The ADA recommends replacing toothbrush in
every 3-4 months.
• Children toothbrush may need to be replaced
more often than adult toothbrush.
• Rinsing mouth with an antibacterial
mouthwash before brushing can reduce
bacterial content.
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WHEN TO TOSS OUR TOOTHBRUSH
