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May Allah enable me to get my ideas into practice
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• In this session you will learn DENTAL DISEASE
– Dental Caries– Calculus / Tarter
• PREVENTION OF DENTAL CARIES AND PERIODONTAL DISEASE
1. Brushing2. Flossing3. Fluorides
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Healthy teeth and gums enable you to:Healthy teeth and gums enable you to:
Chew food thoroughlyChew food thoroughly
Speak clearlySpeak clearly
Give shape and structure to your mouthGive shape and structure to your mouth
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Structure of your teeth
Enamel (top) The hard material on the outer surface of the
tooth.
Dentin (middle) Below the enamel – the bonelike material that
surrounds the sensitive inner parts of the tooth.
Pulp (inside) Tissue that contains nerve endings and blood
vessels.
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What is tooth?
ENAMELENAMEL
DENTINEDENTINEPULP OR NERVESPULP OR NERVES
BONEBONE
Enamel (top) The hard material on the outer surface of the tooth.
Dentin (middle) Below the enamel –the sensitive and inner part of the tooth.
Pulp (inside)that contains nerves and blood vessels.
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What is Dental Caries?
If we do not care properly for our teeth, we may get Dental Caries. Caries make holes in teeth caused by plaque. Often, caries is a very
painful disease.
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Plaque
A thin, sticky film that builds up on teeth and A thin, sticky film that builds up on teeth and contributes to tooth decay.contributes to tooth decay.
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STAGES OF DENATL CARIES
• 1- It begins into outer layer Enamel (painless)
• 2- Spread into Dentine (hot & cold)
• 3- Reaches nerves (painful)
• 4- Kill the pulp
• 5- Abscess
Dental CariesDental Caries
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Calculus Tarter
• Hardened plaque that threatens gum health. Only a dentist or dental
hygienist can remove tarter completely.
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Prevention
• If you wish to save your teeth
• You must maintain your oral hygiene
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To maintain oral hygiene Three things You Can Do
2 Flossing
3 fluoride
1 Brushing
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1 Brushing
• Properly brush your teeth,
• paying extra attention to the gum line
• and hard-to-reach back Molars
• Avoid decay and bad breath by brushing
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Proper Tooth brushing Techniques
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Importance of Toothbrushing Techniques
• It is important to remove bacterial plaque from all tooth surfaces.
• Plaque produces dental caries and periodontal disease.
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How to floss?
Using 18 inches of dental floss, wrap it lightly around your middle fingers.
Firmly grasp the dental floss with your index fingers.
Forming a C-shape, carefully slide the floss up and down between your tooth and gum line.
Gently slide the floss in between both sides of your teeth and repeat until finished.
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3 Fluorides
• e • Fluoridation is the line of defense against dental Caries.
•Fluoridation is important for any person who desires to prevent or control both of main dental disease.
•Tooth past which contain fluoride compound is effective in dental disease.
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Summary
• Brush at least twice daily
• Floss at least once a day
• Use water or tooth past which contain fluorides
• Visit your dentist regularly
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Tips To Improve Your Work-time Brushing Habits:
• Post a sticky note on your desk or computer as a reminder
• Brush teeth after lunch, before you become absorbed in work.
• Store your toothbrush and toothpaste at work in a convenient place.
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•Brushing
•Flossing
•Fluorides
PREVENTION OF DENTAL CARIES AND PERIODONTAL DISEASE
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FAHEEM JAVED is a science graduate and FAHEEM JAVED is a science graduate and a Health Education provider.a Health Education provider.
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