Dental care is the
maintenance of healthy teeth that includes oral hygiene.
Oral hygiene is the
practice of cleaning the human mouth and human teeth in different ways most
common of all, is the tooth brushing with a tooth paste.
Objective
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After reading
through this, people will be able to define dental care, dental carries.
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Identify the
real cause of dental decay.
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Have good
knowledge on the importance of well maintained dentitions.
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Clearly describe
the teeth and its functions.
Introduction:
Maintaining the teeth
is a state of health, is of utmost importance for complete digestion and
nutrition, not only do the teeth serve several functions in the process, but
they also affect our speech and
appearance. Your teeth are key to some of the most enjoyable things in life, like talking, smiling and enjoying your meal. The good news is that, it takes little more than a healthy diet and good oral hygiene habit to safe guard our smile well into your golden years.
appearance. Your teeth are key to some of the most enjoyable things in life, like talking, smiling and enjoying your meal. The good news is that, it takes little more than a healthy diet and good oral hygiene habit to safe guard our smile well into your golden years.
Description of the Permanent Teeth
Apart from the milk
teeth (28). The teeth are divided into different parts:
The Incisors, 4 Upper,
4 Lower. 8
Canine, 2 Upper, 2
Lower. 4
Premolar, 4 Upper, 4
Lower Premolar. 8
Molars, 6 Upper Molar,
6 Lower Molar. 12
Total 32
Functions:
Incisors:
They are in front and
are the sharpest teeth,
It
is used for cutting food shape and shovels it inward.
Canine: They are in
the corner for grapping and tearing food and
They have very long root.
Premolar: They are behind the back, they are bigger and
flatter because
They
are forchewing and grinding food.
Molar: They are
the last towards the back; they are bigger and flatter than
The premolar for chewing and grinding food also.
We care most for the teeth to prevent diseases,
tooth decay and cavity destruction of the hard tissues.
Tooth Decay (Dental Carries)
Tooth decay also knows as carries (Latin) or cavity
destruction of the hard tissues of the teeth due to fermentation of food debris
accumulated on the surface of the teeth.
Causes
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Bacteria – due
to the lack of brushing
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Tobacco smoking
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Chewing gum,
candy and dried food
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Picking of gum.
Signs and symptoms
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Small Spots of
Decay on the Surface of the Tooth
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Hole in the Side
of the Mouth
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Chalky Whyte
Spots
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Bad Breath
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Foul Tastes
·
Mouth Odor
TREATMENT
Once the holes have occurred the best is an X – ray
of the teeth and the reward of the affected tooth to prevent spread to others.
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Oral hygiene –
brushing and flossing daily
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Use of mouth
wash
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Minimize snacks
and sugar intake
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Advice mothers
not to share cup with infants
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Stop candy and
chewing gum
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Dental sealant –
thin plastic like coating applied to the chewing surface of the molar to avoid
food from trapping in between the teeth.
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Inspection of
teeth using a good light source
Importance of Basic Dental Care
·
Prevent tooth
decay
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Prevent gum
damage and the bone that support the teeth which can lead to loss of tooth,
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Saves money by
prevent gum diseases
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Help prevent bad
breath.
Recommended tooth paste:
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Oral B
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Colgate
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Maclean
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Darbur
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Close up etc.
How to brush our teeth:
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Brush first
thing in the morning using tooth paste and tooth brush.
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Start the brushing
inside out then up and down.
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Brush off all
the dirty on your tongue.
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Brush also at
night before bed time.
When we fail to brush, we can develop:
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Gingivitis –
inflammation of the gum
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Stomatitis -
inflammation of the mucous membrane.
Definition of terms:
Dentist: A
medical doctor who specialize in dentistry.
Dental carries: Destruction
of the hard tissues of the teeth.
Gingivitis: Inflammation
of the gum
Stomatitis: Inflammation
of the mucous membrane
Denture: Artificial
teeth.
Absences: Formation
of pus in the cavity.
Conclusion:
For us to be happy, successful and maintain our integrity,
we must keep our teeth clean.
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