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Dental Hygiene
Diseases Linked to Poor Oral
Hygiene:
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Periodontal Disease
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Bacterial Pneumonia
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Tooth Decay
Periodontal Disease
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Early Stage is called gingivitis
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Inflammation and infections of the teeth’s support
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Caused from long term effects of plaque deposits on
the teeth
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Long term effects can cause the teeth to become
loose as pockets form around the teeth from support
loss.
Cardiovascular Disease
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Caused by narrowed, blocked or stiffened blood
vessels that prevent your heart, brain or other parts
of your body from receiving enough blood.
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Symptoms: Chest pain, shortness of breath, pain,
numbness, weakness, and coldness in your limbs.
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Other Causes: An unhealthy diet, lack of exercise,
being overweight, and smoking.
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Treatments: Can use medications, but a lifestyle
change is the most significant way to treat the
disease.
Bacterial Pneumonia
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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.
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The bacteria that causes the Pneumonia is anaerobic
and dental plaque is the main source of this bacteria.
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Poor oral hygiene and periodontal disease can
promote Oropharyngeal colonization
Tooth Decay
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“Cavities”
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Very common problem, especially in children and
young adults. It is second only to the common cold.
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Caused from poor oral hygiene techniques and also
from a poor diet.
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Cavities don’t hurt unless they grow very large and
cause tooth fractures or affect the nerves.
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Carbohydrates (sugars and starches) increase the risk of
tooth decay.
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Sticky foods are also more harmful than non sticky
foods because they stay on the teeth.
How to educate those in
the communities:
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Good vs. bad foods for your teeth
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Limit the sugar intake (chocolate and candies for
kids or coffee for adults).
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Brush teeth at least 2x per day
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Up to down for the top teeth
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Down up for bottom teeth
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Molars in the back are in circular motions.
Cutest Smile Ever!
Poster Time!!
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Posters on:
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Good vs. Bad foods
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How to brush their teeth
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Importance of Proper Oral Hygiene Techniques
Creole Dental Terms
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Tooth……………………………………………….Dant
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Mouth……………………Bouch
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Tongue………………………Lang
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Gums……………………….Zansib
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Open………………………..ouvri
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Close……………………….femen
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Bite………………………………….……………modé
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Hurt……………………………………………….fé mal
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Fill (filling)……………………………………....bouché
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Pull (take out)………………………........…………retiré
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You have a cavity………………………......Ou gen yon tou