UNIVERSITY OF CEBU AND LAPU-LAPU AND MANDAUE

A.C CORTES AVENUE, LOOC, MANDAUE CITY

COLLEGE OF NURSING

Resource Unit on NCM 105

NUTRITION FOR ORAL AND DENTAL HEALTH

Submitted by:
Cisneros, Seth Joaquin I.

Submitted to:
Welkenie D. Austria, RN, MAN
 UNIVERSITY OF CEBU AND LAPU-LAPU AND MANDAUE
A.C CORTES AVENUE, LOOC, MANDAUE CITY

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 University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue
A.C Cortes Avenue., Looc, Mandaue City, Philippines
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Overview A healthy oral status is
fundamental for the comfort and general
well-being of the patient, yet patients often https://www.ada.org/en
suffer from inadequate Oral and dental /member-center/oral-
Lecture/ 5 Q&A health-topics/nutrition-
care. Nutrition also plays a big role in Discussion min and-oral-health
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keeping a healthy oral and dental health
https://dentistry.uic.edu
and if disregarding your oral health status it /patients/healthy-foods
can affect speech, nutrition, physical
https://www.marshfield
expression, cause misery, dysphagia, loss of clinic.org/specialties/den
taste and can have an effect on a person's tal-care/dental-what

psychological well-being which could greatly

affect a person’s activities of daily living.

And with proper nutrition it may

 help you have a healthy oral and dental
health and these includes diets that are rich
in vitamin c which helps boost the immune
system, cell and tissue repair and in
maintaining the strength and structure of
the teeth via synthesis, foods that are rich
in calcium, crunchy and water rich foods
that stimulates saliva production which
helps wash away bacteria and many more.

Define Oral  Dental or oral health is concerned

and Dental
with your teeth, gums and mouth.
health
The goal is to prevent complications
such as tooth decay (cavities) and
Lecture/ 2 Q&A https://www.marshfield
gum disease and to maintain the Discussion min clinic.org/specialties/den
s tal-care/dental-what
overall health of your mouth. Free of
infections, injuries and other
problems with teeth and gums, is
important in maintaining your overall
 health.

Explain the  A well-balanced, nutritious diet is

purpose of
proper important for good oral health and
nutrition for general health. The food we eat
Oral and
Dental health supplies the nutrients that the body, Lecture/ 2 Q&A https://odha.on.ca/wp-
bones, teeth and gums need to Discussion min content/uploads/2016/0
s 8/Nutrition-14-1-
renew tissues and help fight final.pdf
infection and disease, including
https://www.mouthhealt
periodontal (gum) disease. hy.org/en/az-
topics/d/diet-and-
dental-health

Explain the  Hectic lifestyles, fast food, fad diets,

importance
large amounts of sugar and trendy
of nutrition
for Oral and supplements can have health
Dental health
repercussions. A poor diet can https://odha.on.ca/wp-
Lecture/ 2 Q&A
contribute to gum disease and tooth Discussion min content/uploads/2016/0
s 8/Nutrition-14-1-
decay. Food high in sugars and final.pdf
starches increase the production of
acids that can erode and weaken the
tooth’s outer layer (enamel).
 Eventually, these acids can cause
tooth decay and many more.
Dietary 1. Cheese, Milk, and Yogurt
guidelines

 Low in sugar, rich in calcium,

Cheese contains casein for fortifying
tooth enamel.
 Milk and cheese contains phosphate Lecture/ 12 Q&A https://dentistry.uic.edu
which lowers Ph levels in the mouth Discussion min /patients/healthy-foods
s
 Chewing cheese increases saliva
production which helps wash away
bacteria in the mouth.
 Yogurt contains probiotics that
protect against cavities, gum disease
and even bad breath.

2. Water

 Drinking water with fluoride, which

is “nature’s cavity fighter,” is one of
the easiest and most beneficial
things you can do to help prevent
cavities. And, water helps wash
 away food particles and keeps your
saliva levels high.

3. Celery, Carrots, and Other Crunchy

Veggies

 Crunchy, firm foods that contain lots

of water are great natural teeth
cleaners because they stimulate the
flow of saliva, which helps to scrub
away food particles and bacteria.
 These fresh crunchy veggies are
usually also packed with some of the
most important minerals and
vitamins for your mouth.

 Celery is probably the closest thing

to nature’s dental floss. The crunchy

and fibrous texture makes for a very

effective natural teeth cleaner. In

addition to packing lots of nutrients,

carrots are also one of the great

 cavity-fighting vegetables.

 Carrots contain lots of vitamin C,

calcium and keratins which all offer

dental benefits. Eating fresh carrots

also helps to clean your teeth – like

a natural toothbrush. When

combined with your saliva, carrots

help to wash away stain-causing

bacteria and food particles. 

4. Leafy Greens (Spinach, Lettuce,

Kale)

 Super healthy, leafy greens are rich

in calcium, folic acid and lots of

important vitamins and minerals that

your teeth and gums love. Crunchy

fresh greens in salads and

sandwiches also help in cleaning

 your teeth.

5. Apples and Pears

 Eating apples or other hard fibrous

fruits can help clean your teeth and
increases salivation, which can
neutralize the citric and malic acids
left behind in your mouth. And while
sugary apple juice may contribute to
tooth decay, fresh apples are less
likely to cause problems. This is
because chewing the fibrous texture
of apples stimulates your gums,
further reducing cavity-causing
bacteria and increasing saliva flow.
Unlike many acidic fruits, raw pears
are good at neutralizing acids in
your mouth that cause decay.

6. Nuts
 Nuts are full of health benefits for
 your teeth. They are packed with
tons of important elements like
calcium and phosphorus. Especially
beneficial are almonds, Brazil nuts
and cashews, which help to fight
bacteria that lead to tooth decay. 
 Great source of calcium and vitamin
D, and almonds offer good amounts
of calcium, which is beneficial to
teeth and gums.  Cashews are
known to stimulate saliva and
walnuts contain everything from
fiber, folic acid, iron, thiamine,
magnesium, iron, niacin, vitamin E,
vitamin B6, potassium and zinc.

7. Meats and fatty fish

 Stimulates saliva production that
decreases acidity in mouth and
washes away food particles that
leads to decay
 Fatty fish (like salmon), and tofu are
 loaded with phosphorus, an
important mineral for protecting
tooth enamel.

8. Tea and coffee

 Green and black teas are rich in
polyphenols and offers a number of
other health benefits.

9. Cranberries and raisins

 Presence of polyphenols and provide
antioxidant benefits. Fresh
cranberries are especially effective
at disrupting the process of plaque
formation.
 Raisins has phytochemicals which is
oleanolic acid inhibited the growth of
two species of oral bacteria:
Streptococcus mutans, which causes
cavities, and Porphyromonas
gingivalis, which causes periodontal
disease.
10. Strawberries

 We all know that vitamin C is good

for the body because of its

antioxidant properties and for

growth and repair of tissues in all

parts of your body. This also true for

teeth. The collagen in the dentin of

teeth depends on vitamin C for

maintaining its strength and

structure through synthesis.

Strawberries are packed with

Vitamin C, antioxidants and also

malic acid, which could even

naturally whiten your teeth. Be sure

your diet includes fresh fruits and

veggies rich in vitamin C, such as

apples, pears, strawberries,

pineapples, tomatoes, broccoli, bell

 peppers, and cucumbers.

11. Broccoli
 Fresh broccoli not only offer tons of
vitamin C and K—important for bone
health and proper blood clotting—
they are also “natural teeth
cleaners”.

12. Kiwis
 Has high concentration of Vitamin C
boosts immunity by increasing the
production of blood cells that
destroy foreign micro-organisms.
These effects lead to improved
resistance against infections
throughout the body, including tooth
decay.

13. Sweet potatoes

 Sweet potatoes pack a healthy dose
 of vitamin A, which helps to
maintain the mucous membranes
and soft tissue of the gums.
 The vitamin is also vital in
maintaining the protein keratin, an
agent that promotes formation of
tooth enamel.

14. Garlic and onions

 The allicin that is contained in garlic
has strong antimicrobial properties,
which can help fight tooth decay and
especially periodontal disease.

15. Whole grains

 While it’s true that simple
carbohydrates can stick to your
teeth and contribute to the
 formation of cavities, that’s not the
case for whole grains.
 Whole wheat bread and pasta,
brown rice, oatmeal and other whole
grains are healthier choices because
they have complex carbohydrates
which give bacteria less digestible
food for them to grow.
 Plus, they offer plenty of other
nutrients that actively help your
teeth and gums to stay healthy.

Role of Nurse 1. Teacher KOZIER & ERB’S

Fundamentals of
 The nurse helps the client learn
Nursing
about their health and the health (2008) Audrey Berman,
PhD, RN, AOCN,
care procedures they need to
Lecture/ 5 Q&A Shirlee J. Snyder, EdD,
perform to restore and maintain Discussion min RN,
s Barbara Kozier, MN, RN,
their health. The nurse assesses the
Glenora Erb, BSN, RN,
client’s learning needs and readiness 8th edition,
pp. 13 & 14.
to learn, sets specific learning goals
in conjunction the client, enacts
 teaching strategies, and measures
learning

2. Communicator
 The nurses communicate with the
client, support persons, other health
professionals, and people in the
community.
 The nurses identify client problems
and then communicate these
verbally or in writing to other
members of the health team.

3. Client Advocate
 The nurse acts to protect the client.
In this role the nurse may represent
the client’s needs and wishes to
other health professionals, such as
 relaying the client’s wishes for
information to the physician. They
also assist clients in exercising their
rights and help then speak up for
themselves.

University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue

A.C Cortes Avenue., Looc, Mandaue City, Philippines
COLLEGE OF NURSING
IDENTIFICATION.
Instructions: Please place your answer before the number. STRICTLY NO CHEATING.

1. Concerned with your teeth, gums and mouth as well preventing tooth decay’s and etc. – ORAL AND
DENTAL HEALTH
2. Crunchy and watery foods stimulates _______ production which helps washes away bacteria and many
more. SALIVA PRODUCTION
3. They are type of carbohydrates but are complex carbohydrates which give bacteria less digestible food for
them to grow. – WHOLE GRAINS
4. ______ is contained in garlic that has strong antimicrobial properties, which can help fight tooth decay and
especially periodontal disease. - ALLICIN
5. A type of mineral that is needed for bone or teeth strengthening. - CALCIUM
6. A physical oral process which is a saliva stimulant. - CHEWING
7. They are quite known as a “natural teeth cleaner”. – VEGETABLES AND FRUITS
8. They are common oral problems. – TOOTH DECAY/CAVITIES
9. Raisins has phytochemicals which is ________ which inhibited the growth of two species of oral bacteria. –
OLEANOLIC ACID
10. A type of oral bacteria which causes cavities.- STREPTOCOCCUS MUTANS