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1. Causes for Change International promoting
THE MOUTH: GATEWAY TO THE BODY
2. THE MOUTH: GATEWAY TO THE BODY
For many Ecuadorian residents, access to oral care is
a serious threat to their overall health.
Causes for Change International is partnering with
local community leaders, educators, clinicians and
families to help meet immediate oral health needs
and to promote good habits that will provide lasting
changes for a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.
3. THE MOUTH: GATEWAY TO THE BODY
The following are helpful hints to keep you
healthy and smiling for years to come.
4. Four important
habits for a
healthy smile
•Balanced Diet
• Brushing
• Flossing
• Routine Dental
Visits
6. DIET
Limit between-meal snacks
Avoid using sweet foods and drinks to reward your
child
If your child eats sweets, make sure it is with a meal
(Saliva increases during meals and helps rinse food
particles from the mouth)
Snack on nutritious foods such as cheese, raw
vegetables, plain yogurt or a piece of fruit
7. PROPER
BRUSHING
• Brushing removes dental
plaque which are layers of
bacteria that forms on teeth
and gums.
• It is recommended to brush
for 2 minutes, 2 to 3 times per
day.
• Replace your toothbrush
every 3 months or after being
sick.
• Use a soft bristle
toothbrush
8. PROPER
FLOSSING
• Dental floss is a soft thread
of silk or similar material that
is used to clean between the
teeth.
• Dental floss helps remove
food residue, bacteria and
reaches in areas where your
toothbrush cannot reach.
• Dental floss helps maintain
good oral health and stronger
gums.
10. ROUTINE DENTAL VISITS
Children are recommended to have regular dental
check-ups, including a visit to the dentist within six
months of the eruption of the first tooth, and no later
than the child’s first birthday
Preventive care such as cleanings and fluoride
treatments provide children with ―smile‖ insurance
Routine dental exams uncover problems that can be
easily treated in the early stages, when damage is
minimal
12. TOOTH DECAY
Tooth decay is preventable
Bacteria in the mouth convert the sugar in foods and
drinks into acid that attacks the teeth. Each time
you eat and drink, acid can attack the teeth for 20
minutes or longer. After many attacks, tooth decay
can develop.
14. SEALANTS
Sealants are used to protect the chewing surfaces
from tooth decay, the single most common chronic
childhood disease. Your dentist can help prevent or
reduce the incidence of decay by applying sealants
to your child's teeth. A sealant is a clear or tooth-
colored plastic material that is applied to the
chewing surfaces of the back teeth where decay
occurs most often. Sealants protect normal
depressions and grooves in the teeth called pits and
fissures, which are particularly susceptible to tooth
decay.
16. FLUORIDE
Fluoride may be ingested or applied topically. If foods
containing fluoride (such as meat, fish, eggs, and tea leaves)
are consumed, then fluoride enters the bloodstream and is
eventually absorbed by the teeth and bones. Many
communities add fluoride to the drinking water to ensure that
the recommended levels are obtained.
Today, studies prove water fluoridation continues to be effective
in reducing tooth decay by 20-40%, even in an era with
widespread availability of fluoride from other sources, such as
fluoride toothpaste.
Fluoridation is one public health program that actually saves
money. An individual can have a lifetime of fluoridated water
for less than the cost of one dental filling.
18. GINGIVITIS
Gingivitis, the first stage of periodontal disease,
commonly known as gum disease, starts when the
bacteria in dental plaque irritate the gums and cause
infection. Left untreated, gingivitis can lead to more
serious conditions.
Gingivitis can be reversed with professional
treatment and good home oral care. However, if
gingivitis is left untreated, it can advance to
periodontitis
20. PERIODONTITIS
When gingivitis is not treated, it can advance to
"periodontitis" (which means "inflammation around the
tooth.") In periodontitis, gums pull away from the teeth
and form spaces (called "pockets") that become infected.
The body's immune system fights the bacteria as the
plaque spreads and grows below the gum line. Bacterial
toxins and the body's natural response to infection start
to break down the bone and connective tissue that hold
teeth in place. If not treated, the bones, gums, and tissue
that support the teeth are destroyed. The teeth may
eventually become loose and have to be removed.
21. ORAL MANIFESTATIONS
Baby Bottle Decay Baby Bottle Decay
Wipe gums with gauze or a
clean washcloth and water
after feeding
When teeth appear, brush
daily with a pea-sized
amount of fluoride
toothpaste
Put child to bed with a
bottle of water, not milk or
juice
22. ORAL MANIFESTATIONS
Soda Consumption Soda Consumption
• Drink carbonated soft drinks
and sweetened liquids (like fruit
juice) in moderation.
• Drink fluoridated water and
use a fluoride toothpaste
• Swish out your mouth with
water to dilute the sugar and
acid.
• Use a straw to keep sugars
and acids away from your teeth.
23. ORAL MANIFESTATIONS
Soda Consumption Soda Consumption
• Never consume soft drinks or
juice at bedtime. (The liquid
pools in your mouth and coats
your tongue and teeth.)
• Throw the cap away to
prevent ongoing sipping.
• Read the labels — sweetened
drinks are high in sugar.
• Get regular dental cleanings to
remove plaque (bacteria) build-
up on your teeth.
24. ORAL MANIFESTATIONS
Thumb Sucking Thumb Sucking
Not a concern until about
four years of age or when
permanent teeth appear;
after this time, it could
cause dental changes
25. ORAL MANIFESTATIONS
Thrusting Thrusting
Tongue thrust often results in
an open bite and/or buck
teeth. Pressure from tongue
will continue to affect the
overall jaw development as
well as the tooth alignment
leading to "bad bites‖. In the
presence of gum (periodontal)
infections, abnormal forces
from the tongue will separate
the front teeth and move them
forward, as the weakened
tooth support cannot
withstand the forces.
27. ORAL CANCER
Oral cancer screening is a routine part of a dental
examination. Regular check-ups, including an examination
of the entire mouth, are essential in the early detection of
cancerous and pre-cancerous conditions. You may have a
very small, but dangerous, oral spot or sore and not be
aware of it.
Risk factors for the development of oral cancer include:
* smoking
* smokeless tobacco users
* excessive consumption of alcohol
* family history of cancer
* excessive sun exposure, especially at a young age
29. DIABETES
Diabetes can lower your resistance to infection and can slow the
healing process
The most common oral health problems associated with diabetes
are:
* tooth decay
* periodontal disease
* salivary gland dysfunction
* fungal infections
* lichen planus and lichenoid reactions (inflammatory skin
disease)
* infection and delayed healing
* taste impairment
31. XEROSTOMIA
Reduced saliva flow that results in a dry mouth is a common
problem among older adults. It is caused by certain medical
disorders and is often a side effect of medications such as
antihistamines, decongestants, pain killers and diuretics.
Some of the common problems associated with dry mouth include
a constant sore throat, burning sensation, problems speaking,
difficulty swallowing, hoarseness or dry nasal passages. Left
untreated, dry mouth can damage your teeth. Without adequate
saliva to lubricate your mouth, wash away food, and neutralize the
acids produced by plaque, extensive decay can occur.
32. THE MOUTH: GATEWAY TO THE BODY
The mouth is a window into the health of the body. It can show
signs of nutritional deficiencies or general infection. For
example, systemic diseases – those that affect the entire body,
such as diabetes, AIDS and Sjogren’s syndrome – may first
become apparent because of mouth lesions or other oral
problems.
The mouth is filled with countless bacteria, some linked to
tooth decay and periodontal disease. Researchers have found
that periodontitis is linked with other health problems, such as
cardiovascular disease, stroke and bacterial pneumonia.
Likewise, pregnant women with periodontitis may be at
increased risk of delivering preterm and/or low-birth-weight
infants.
33. THE MOUTH: GATEWAY TO THE BODY
Some researchers suspect that bacteria and inflammation
linked to periodontitis play a role in some systemic diseases or
conditions. Likewise, diseases such as diabetes, blood cell
disorders, HIV infections and AIDS can lower the body’s
resistance to infection, making periodontal diseases more
severe.
People with diabetes often have periodontal disease. In
addition, there is evidence that people with diabetes are more
likely to develop and have more severe periodontitis than
those without diabetes. Some studies suggest that
periodontitis can make it difficult for people with diabetes to
control their blood sugar.
34. THE MOUTH: GATEWAY TO THE BODY
Given the potential link between periodontitis and systemic health problems,
prevention may be an important step in maintaining overall health.
35. THE MOUTH: GATEWAY TO THE BODY
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