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By Sahba Kazerani & Spencer Close
Why Promote Oral Health?
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Improve overall health and well-being
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Recognise common oral diseases
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Prevent dental pain
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Reduce the need for medical/dental treatment
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Decrease a lifetime of dental “repairs”
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Prevent orthodontic problems
Common Oral Problems:
 Xerostomia – Dry Mouth
 Caries (Tooth Decay)
 Gingivitis (Bleeding gums)
 Dental Erosion
Dry Mouth
Xerostomia (Dry Mouth)
 Due to lack of saliva – “cotton mouth”
 Heavily linked to those on medication
 Significant impact on oral health and the increased
risk of;
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Tooth wear and decay,
Periodontal disease
Oral infections such as candidiasis, glossitis, generalised
stomatitis
(Scully & Cawson, 1998)
Candidiasis
Apthous Stomatitis
(Ulcer)
Xerostomia (Dry Mouth)
 Dry mouth may present as difficulties with;
 Speech
 Chewing
 Swallowing
 Poor denture tolerance
 Problems with retention and stability of dentures
(Scully & Cawson, 1998)
Preventive Methods
 Chewing Sugar Free gum or Xylitol containing gum
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Water intake throughout the day
Preventive Methods
 Biotene or Oral Balance Range
 Toothpaste,
 Dry mouth lubricating liquid
 Mouthwash
Tooth Decay
Why do Teeth Decay?
Recommendations!
 Avoid a high sugar diet
 Use fluoride containing products daily
 Good oral hygiene habits;
 Brushing 2x a day
 Flossing
 Stimulate salivary flow;
 Dairy products
 Chewing gum
 Water
Gum Disease
Acid Erosion
What is Erosion?
 Acid erosion, also known as dental erosion, is the
irreversible loss of tooth structure due to chemical
dissolution by acids
 Creates a yellow or transparent appearance on your teeth
 May experience sensitivity
Preventing Dental Erosion
 Reduce acid exposure (frequency & contact time)
 Dietary acids (Cola, Sports drinks, Tea, Juice)
 Medications (take with tap water)
 Alcohol
 Avoid acidic foods & drinks:
 In between meals
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Time for remineralisation
 Late at night
 Saliva flow reduced
(Lussi & Hellwing, 2006, and Kargul & Bakkal, 2009)
Drinks to Avoid!
Recommendations
1) Do not hold or swish acidic drinks/beverages in mouth
2) Avoid sipping acidic drinks; use a straw (flow towards
throat instead of tooth surface)
3) Avoid tooth brushing immediately after acid
4) Use soft toothbrush & low abrasion fluoride
toothpaste
(Lussi & Hellwing, 2006, and Kargul & Bakkal, 2009)
Denture Neglect
Denture Care
Reference
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Kargul B & Bakkal M, (2009), ‘Prevalence, Etiology, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Preventive Strategies
of Dental Erosion: Literature Review (Part l & Part II),’ International Journal of Oral Sciences and
Dental Medicine, volume 43, nop. 3, pp. 165-187
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Lussi A & Hellwig E, (2006), ‘Risk Assessment & Preventive Measures,’ Monographs in Oral Science,
volume 20, pp. 190-199
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Mount, GJ & Hume, WR (1998). Preservation and Restoration of Tooth Structure. 1st ed. Australia,
Queensland: Knowledge Books and Software. p21-40.