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Explain the importance of
effective dental and personal hygiene
practices
Quick Write Define Health…
 Name 3 categories that fall under hygiene…
 How do you keep your teeth clean?
 Health-
According to the World Health
Organization, health is a state of complete
physical, mental, and social well-being and not
merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
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Your Hair
Your Face
Your Skin
Your Teeth
Your Ears
Your Hands
Your Nails
Your Feet
The health and cleanliness of your mouth is
important, if you don’t brush and floss…
 Cavities (holes in your teeth) may form
 Your breath will probably smell bad
 You may be at higher risk for serious disease later in
life, such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes
 47 per cent of youngsters under 12 have been told
they have dental decay
 Cavity.
That's the word no one wants to hear
at the dentist's office. A cavity develops
when a tooth decays or breaks down. A cavity
is a hole that can grow bigger and deeper
over time.
 But why would your tooth develop a hole?
Blame plaque. That's a sticky, slimy
substance made up mostly of the germs that
cause tooth decay. The bacteria in your
mouth make acids and when plaque clings to
your teeth, the acids can eat away at the
outermost layer of the tooth, called the
enamel
If you don't go to the dentist, the acids can
continue to make their way through the enamel,
and the inside parts of your tooth can begin to
decay. If you've ever had a toothache or heard an
adult complain about one, it may have been
because there was a cavity that reached all the
way inside a tooth, where the nerve endings are.
Ouch!
 Your dentist will carefully examine your teeth
and may take X-rays. If your dentist discovers a
cavity, he or she can repair it for you by first
removing the rotted part of your tooth with a
special drill. The dentist then fills the hole in
your tooth with a special material. The result is
called a filling.
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Choose a toothbrush certified by the American Dental
Association (ADA)
A soft bristle brush is good, and it should fit to your mouth
Get a new toothbrush at least every 3 or 4 months
Choose a fluoride toothpaste also certified by the ADA
 At
least two times a day
 One time in the morning, and one time at
night
 Consider brushing between meals, too!
 Floss at least one time a day
 Floss if you feel food stuck in your teeth
Bacteria in your mouth grow on sugar
Try to eat as little “junk food” as possible
=candy, chocolate, and other sweets
Avoid drinking soda and sweet tea
If you do eat these things, you may want to
brush immediately afterwards