Teeth
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This document discusses dental health and common dental problems in children. It begins by outlining the importance of oral hygiene in maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Key points include how plaque and bacteria can lead to cavities if not removed regularly through brushing and flossing. Common dental problems in children such as baby bottle tooth decay and early loss of teeth are explained. Maintaining proper dental hygiene through brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste and regular dental checkups can help prevent dental issues in children.
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Teeth
- 1. DENTAL HEALTH & DENTAL PROBLEMS Prepared by Raveen Isamel Abdullah B.CS.in Nursing Hawler medical university College of nursing 2016-2017
- 2. OUTLINES 1.Oral health 2.Importance of oral heath protection 3.Dentition 4.Anatomy of teeth 5.Common dental health problems
- 3. Objectives • By end of the seminar audiences will understand the importance of oral hygiene and how to maintain child's oral hygiene . • Also they will be aware of the most common dental problems in children .
- 4. ORAL HEALTHORAL HEALTH It’s keeping the teeth,It’s keeping the teeth, gums and mouth healthy!gums and mouth healthy!
- 5. AppearanceAppearance Teeth are very important to appearance. They not only make a nice smile, but they also shape the face.
- 6. ChewingChewing Teeth are important to chew food properly. • The chewing of food with teeth is the first step in the digestion of food. • If food cannot be chewed properly, it can cause problems with digestion.
- 7. Talking (speech)Talking (speech) Teeth are important for speaking Teeth work with the lips, cheeks and tongue, allowing us to pronounce words.
- 8. TOOTHTOOTH The CROWN:The CROWN: The part of the toothThe part of the tooth above the gums.above the gums.
- 9. TOOTHTOOTH The ROOT:The ROOT: The part of the toothThe part of the tooth below the gumline.below the gumline.
- 10. The tooth is made of 3 layers:The tooth is made of 3 layers: ENAMEL:ENAMEL: Covers the crown.Covers the crown. Is the protectiveIs the protective covering.covering. Is the hardest thing inIs the hardest thing in our body, evenour body, even harder than bone!harder than bone!
- 11. The tooth is made of 3 layers:The tooth is made of 3 layers: PULP:PULP: Fills the space insideFills the space inside the tooth.the tooth. Contains bloodContains blood vessels and nervesvessels and nerves that keep the tooththat keep the tooth alive!alive!
- 13. What isWhat is PLAQUEPLAQUE?? An invisible film of germs thatAn invisible film of germs that constantly grows on teeth and can causeconstantly grows on teeth and can cause cavities .cavities . PLAQUE
- 14. How cavity occur ?How cavity occur ? • This plaque contains “germs” (bacteria). • Sugar from foods and drinks are turned into acid by these germs. • This acid attacks our teeth and softens the hard surface until a hole or cavity is formed.Mestman, Herman, What To Do For Healthy Teeth
- 15. Avoid getting cavitiesAvoid getting cavities • Avoid sugary, sticky foods or snacks, and choose nutritious foods like fruits, vegetables and cheese • Avoid drinking soda or other sugary drinks, and drink more milk & water • Avoid snacking all day long, and limit the amount of snacks you have throughout the day
- 16. HowHow plaque affects gums too?!plaque affects gums too?! • When plaque is left on the teeth for a while, harmful “germs” (bacteria) begin to increase and irritate the gum tissues. • This causes bleeding and the gums may become sore. This is called gum disease.
- 17. To prevent cavities, gum diseaseTo prevent cavities, gum disease and bad breath CHILD need toand bad breath CHILD need to brush and floss THE teethbrush and floss THE teeth regularly…regularly…
- 18. Brushing TimesBrushing Times • After eating • At bedtime
- 19. How long should CHILDHow long should CHILD brushbrush?? For about two minutes and at least twice each day.
- 20. FLOSSING TEETHFLOSSING TEETH • Leave an inch or two to work with • Slide the floss in between each tooth, and move it up & down against the tooth.
- 21. How often should CHILDHow often should CHILD floss?floss? Once each day to remove plaque from in between the teeth where the toothbrush can’t reach. To keep CHILD teeth functioning properly, parentsTo keep CHILD teeth functioning properly, parents must take their child to see the dentist regularly.must take their child to see the dentist regularly.
- 22. SEEING THE DENTIST •A visual exam.A visual exam. •X-rays will be taken of all your teeth.X-rays will be taken of all your teeth. •A Professional CleaningA Professional Cleaning •Fluoride TreatmentFluoride Treatment
- 23. A visual examA visual exam A dentist will look at the teeth, gums and the way the teeth come together when child bite. The dentist is looking for tooth decay, gum disease, mouth sores & whether or not child might need braces.
- 24. X-rays will be taken of all the teeth.X-rays will be taken of all the teeth. These x-rays will show not only tooth decay, but the roots of the teeth and the bone around them. They will also show any teeth that have not come in yet, and any extra teeth as well.
- 25. A Professional CleaningA Professional Cleaning A dental hygienist will remove any plaque or hard deposits called calculus from child's teeth using special instruments. The teeth will then be polished with a special kind of toothpaste. This will make the teeth feel smooth and clean.
- 26. Fluoride TreatmentFluoride Treatment A flavored gel or foam will be placed in a soft tray and Child will be asked to bite into That tray for a few minutes. or… The fluoride may be painted on the teeth with a small brush. This is called fluoride varnish.
- 27. To prevent cavities from forming on theTo prevent cavities from forming on the chewing surfaces of child permanentchewing surfaces of child permanent molars, the dentist might recommendmolars, the dentist might recommend dental sealants.dental sealants. Sealants are a thin coating of a plastic-like substance that are painted on the teeth. When it hardens, this plastic coating prevents food and germs from getting down into the grooves on the chewing surfaces of your molars and prevents tooth decay!
- 28. The 5 Most Common Dental Problems in Children • Lip Sucking • Early or late Tooth Loss • Tongue Thrusting • Thumb Sucking • Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
- 29. Baby Bottle Tooth Decay • prolonged contact with sugary drinks, such as fruit juices, milk, formula, and sugar water. • As with all foods, the sugar is broken down by bacteria in the mouth, producing a by product of acid. • The acid then attacks the teeth and strips away the minerals found in the enamel, causing tooth decay.
- 30. Early loss of baby teeth couldEarly loss of baby teeth could cause problemscause problems • Often baby teeth are lost early as a result of tooth decay or accidents. This early loss creates a space. • This space needs to be saved in order for the permanent tooth to come in straight. The dentist can save the space by putting in a space maintainer (spacer). • When the permanent tooth is ready to come in, the space maintainer is removed.
- 31. Late loss of baby teethLate loss of baby teeth Sometimes permanent teeth come in before baby teeth come out. This can cause teeth to become crowded and overlap each other. Crowded and overlapping teeth can cause gum disease and tooth decay because these crowded areas of the mouth are hard to clean. If these baby teeth do not become loose on their own, the dentist may have to remove them. The permanent teeth are white, the baby teeth are gray.
- 33. References Babies and Kids Teeth - Dental Health -Babies and Kids Teeth - Dental Health - American Dental Association [Internet]. [citedAmerican Dental Association [Internet]. [cited 2017 May 17]. Available from:2017 May 17]. Available from: http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/babies-and-kidshttp://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/babies-and-kids