Dental Hygiene

Diseases Linked to Poor Oral Hygiene:

Periodontal Disease

Cardiovascular Disease

Bacterial Pneumonia

Tooth Decay

Periodontal Disease Early Stage is called gingivitis

Inflammation and infections of the teeth’s support

Caused from long term effects of plaque deposits on the teeth

Long term effects can cause the teeth to become loose as pockets form around the teeth from support loss.

Cardiovascular Disease

Caused by narrowed, blocked or stiffened blood vessels that prevent your heart, brain or other parts of your body from receiving enough blood.

Symptoms: Chest pain, shortness of breath, pain, numbness, weakness, and coldness in your limbs.

Other Causes: An unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, being overweight, and smoking.

Treatments: Can use medications, but a lifestyle change is the most significant way to treat the disease.

Bacterial Pneumonia The result of breathing Oropharyngeal flora

into the lower respiratory tract and failure of host defense mechanisms to eliminate the contaminating bacteria, which multiply in the lung and cause infection.

The bacteria that causes the Pneumonia is anaerobic and dental plaque is the main source of this bacteria.

Poor oral hygiene and periodontal disease can promote Oropharyngeal colonization

Tooth Decay “Cavities”

Very common problem, especially in children and young adults. It is second only to the common cold.

Caused from poor oral hygiene techniques and also from a poor diet.

Cavities don’t hurt unless they grow very large and cause tooth fractures or affect the nerves.

Carbohydrates (sugars and starches) increase the risk of tooth decay.

Sticky foods are also more harmful than non sticky foods because they stay on the teeth.

How to educate those in the communities:

Good vs. bad foods for your teeth

Limit the sugar intake (chocolate and candies for kids or coffee for adults).

Brush teeth at least 2x per day

Up to down for the top teeth

Down up for bottom teeth

Molars in the back are in circular motions.

Cutest Smile Ever!

Poster Time!! Posters on:

Good vs. Bad foods

How to brush their teeth

Importance of Proper Oral Hygiene Techniques

Tooth……………………………………………….Dant

Mouth……………………Bouch

Tongue………………………Lang

Gums……………………….Zansib

Open………………………..ouvri

Close……………………….femen

Bite………………………………….……………modé

Hurt……………………………………………….fé mal

Fill (filling)……………………………………....bouché

Pull (take out)………………………........…………retiré

You have a cavity………………………......Ou gen yon tou

Creole Dental Terms