Oral Health Introduction By Dr Michael Townsend 92

Oral Health Introduction By Dr Michael Townsend 92 d Aeromedical-Dental Squadron

Topics Caries Periodontal Disease Tobacco

Caries Process Progression Sugar and Its Effects Caries Prevention

Caries Process Host Bacteria Diet

Caries Progression

SUGAR You eat/drink sugar Bacteria eat/drink sugar Acid increases Takes 30 minutes to recover normal p. H (7) IT’S NOT

Effects of Acid

Effects of 1 Serving

Effects of Sipping

Effects of Continual Sipping

Main Point Not the quantity The frequency

rid Di Prevention uo Fl et Caries e Brushing/Flossing

Diet Reduce sugar consumption between meals All of the simple carbohydrates can be cariogenic

Fluoride Remineralizes and strengthens teeth Frequency is more important than concentration Multiple mechanisms for delivering fluoride

Brushing Technique

Flossing Technique

Don’t forget to brush your tongue

Periodontal Disease Stages Progression Prevention

Stages of Periodontal Disease

Stages of Periodontal Disease

Progression of Periodontal Disease

Prevention of Periodontal Disease

Tobacco

Smoking and Periodontal Disease 4000 chemicals in cigarettes Smoking blood flow and saliva immune system periodontal disease

Smoking and Cancer

Effects of Smokeless Tobacco Stained teeth Precancerous leukoplakia Painful lesions Bad breath

Smokeless Tobacco Stained Teeth

Smokeless Tobacco Precancerous Leukoplakia

Smokeless Tobacco Ulcerated Lesions

Smokeless Tobacco

Risk Factors for Oral Cancer Smoking tobacco products Chewing tobacco Heavy alcohol consumption

Don’t let this happen to you

Just Remember

Clean Them or Lose Them Click on Image to play video clip