TAKE A LOOK Look inside your childs mouth

TAKE A LOOK • Look inside your child’s mouth regularly • Lift the top and bottom lips • Look at the teeth and gums Module 8: Healthy Teeth Vs. Unhealthy Teeth UCLA Community Oral Health Program HEALTHY VS. UNHEALTHY TEETH

Module 8: Healthy Teeth Vs. Unhealthy Teeth UCLA Community Oral Health Program PRIMARY TEETH ANATOMY

• White spots on the teeth: This is how cavities start, but they can be stopped • Brown or black spots on the teeth- may be cavities • Red, swollen or bleeding gums • Bad breath that won’t go away • If you see any of these signs, make an appointment with your child’s dentist Module 8: Healthy Teeth Vs. Unhealthy Teeth UCLA Community Oral Health Program WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Module 8: Healthy Teeth Vs. Unhealthy Teeth UCLA Community Oral Health Program HEALTHY BABY TEETH

UCLA Community Oral Health Program Teeth with signs of decay- white/ brown spots Module 8: Healthy Teeth Vs. Unhealthy Teeth UNHEALTHY BABY TEETH

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Module 8: Healthy Teeth Vs. Unhealthy Teeth UCLA Community Oral Health Program WHITE SPOT LESIONS

• They begin below the surface of the enamel (first layer of the tooth) and appear as a pale stain. • The term “white spot lesion” is defined by Fejerskov et al. As the first sign of carious lesion on enamel that can be detected with the naked eye Module 8: Healthy Teeth Vs. Unhealthy Teeth UCLA Community Oral Health Program WHITE SPOT LESIONS

Module 8: Healthy Teeth Vs. Unhealthy Teeth UCLA Community Oral Health Program