1369 TH DENTAL DETAC HMENT, 9ID, PA

Oral Health
Education for
RRS
Prepared by:
1LT ROSE ANTOINETTE M UMAYAM (DS) PA
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Brigade Dental Officer, 903rd Bde, 9ID, PA
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Today's Discussion Presentation

Basic Tooth Anatomy
Military Dental Classification
Outline
Oral Health and Overall Health
Common Oral Health Problems
Prevention of Oral Problems

How to Brush- Proper Brushing Technique

How to Floss- Proper Flossing Technique

Ill-Effects of Improper Oral Hygiene

Services of the 1369th Dental Detachment

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BASIC TOOTH ANATOMY

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 B ASIC TO OTH ANATOMY

Purpose of Teeth?
Food Mastication (Chewing)
Speech
Aesthetic Purposes

• Incisors- sharp, chisel-shaped front teeth used for

cutting food
• Canines- sometimes called cuspids, these teeth
are shaped like points and are used for tearing
food
• Premolars- these teeth have 2 pointed cusps on
their biting surface used for crushing and tearing.
• Molars- used for grinding, these teeth have
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Different Parts of a Tooth

• Crown- the top part of the tooth & the only
part you can normally see.
• Gumline- where the tooth and gums meet.
Without proper brushing and flossing, tartar
can build up at the gumline, leading to gum
disease.
• Enamel- outermost layer of the tooth. It is the
hardest tissue in the body yet it can be
damaged by decay if teeth are not cared for
properly.
• Dentin- layer of tooth under enamel
• Pulp– soft tissue found in the center of all
teeth where the nerve and blood vessels are.
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MILITARY CLASSIFICATION

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 MILITARY DENTAL C LASSIFIC ATION

Class I
Individuals requiring
EMERGENCY DENTAL
TREATMENT

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 MILITARY DENTAL C LASSIFIC ATION

Class II
Individuals requiring EARLY
DENTAL TREATMENT

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 MILITARY DENTAL C LASSIFIC ATION

Class III
Individuals requiring
ESSENTIAL
PROSTHETIC
APPLIANCES

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 MILITARY DENTAL C LASSIFIC ATION

Class IV
• Individuals requiring NO
DENTAL TREATMENT
• Dentally-fit military
personnel

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ORAL HEALTH &

OVERALL HEALTH

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 OR AL HEA LTH A ND OVER -ALL HE ALTH
Systemic Diseases & Oral Health: A
Connection
• Heart disease- gum disease may increase the risk of clogged
arteries and heart disease.
• Stroke- Gum disease may increase the risk of the type of
stroke that is cause by blocked arteries.
• Diabetes- people with diabetes and gum disease may be more
likely to have trouble controlling their blood sugar than
diabetics with healthy gums.
• Respiratory Disease- Gum disease may cause lung infections
and worsen existing lung conditions when bacteria from the
mouth reach the lungs.
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A healthy vs. Unhealthy Mouth
A healthy mouth may help you ward off medical disorders.
An unhealthy mouth, especially gum disease, may increase your
risk of serious health problems such as heart attack, stroke,
poorly controlled diabetes and preterm labor
Your mouth as an infection source
If you don’t brush and floss regularly, you create an environment
for additional bacteria to buildup in the space between your gums
and your teeth. This gum infection is called gingivitis. If left
untreated, this can lead to a more serious gum infection called
periodontitis.
If you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream
compromising your normal defenses.
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COMMON ORAL HEALTH

PROBLEMS

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 COMMON OR AL HEALTH PR OB LEMS

9 out of 10 Filipinos have DENTAL CARIES

8 out of 10 Filipinos have GUM DISEASE

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 C OMMON OR AL HEALTH PR OBL EMS – DENTAL CA RIES

How do caries form?

Dental Caries
- Also known as dental decay
- It is the destruction of tooth
enamel- the harder and outer
layer of the tooth

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 C OMMON OR AL HEALTH PR OBLE MS – GUM DISEA SE

Gum Disease
- Gum disease is an inflammation of the
gum line that can progress to affect the
bone that surrounds the teeth

Three Stages of Gum Disease

1. Gingivitis
2. Periodontitis
3. Advanced Periodontitis
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 COMMO N OR AL HE ALTH PROB LEMS – G UM DISEASE

Gum Disease Progression

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PREVENTION OF ORAL
DISEASES

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 Proper Toothbrushing
Prevention of Oral
Use Dental Floss
Diseases
Eat Healthy Food

Quit Smoking

Visit Your Dentist Twice a Year

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1. Clean the OUTER surfaces of your

upper teeth, then your lower teeth.

2. Clean the INNER surfaces of your upper

teeth, then your lower teeth
Proper
3. Clean the chewing surfaces
Toothbrushing
Technique
4. For fresher breath, be sure to brush
your tongue too!

BRUSH YOUR TEETH AT LEAST

TWICE A DAY for 2 MINUTES

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Proper Toothbrushing Technique

Tilt the brush at a 45° angle
against the gumline and
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sweep or roll the brush away
from the gumline.
Gently brush the outside, Gently brush your tongue
inside and chewing surface to remove bacteria and
of each tooth using short freshen breath.
back-and-forth strokes.
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Ask the Doctor

How often should I

What Type of Toothbrush
to use?
• Soft-bristled brush
• Small-headed brushes are also
preferable since they can better
reach all areas of the mouth
including hard-to-reach back teeth
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What is the Best Toothpaste
to use?
Any brand of toothpaste as long
as it contains 1000-1500ppm of
FLUORIDE
replace my
toothbrush?
You should replace your
toothbrush when it begins to
show wear, or every three
months, whichever comes
first..
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1. Starting with about 18” of floss, wind most

of the floss around each middle finger,
leaving an inch or two of floss to work with

2. Holding the floss tautly between your

thumbs and index fingers, slide it gently
up and down between your teeth.
Proper Flossing
3. Gently curve the floss around the
base of each tooth, making sure you go
Technique
beneath the gumline.

4. Use clean sections of floss as you

Proper flossing removes plaque and food particles
move from tooth to tooth
in places where a toothbrush cannot easily reach-
under the gumline and between your teeth.

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Proper Flossing Technique

Use about 18" of floss, Gently follow the curves of Be sure to clean beneath
leaving an inch or two to your teeth. the gumline, but avoid
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work with. snapping the floss on the
gums.
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Ill-Effects of Improper Oral Hygiene

Overly vigorous
toothbrushing or using
the wrong type of A lower incisor with gingival abrasion caused
by heavy toothbrushing
toothbrush
• Cervical tooth abrasion A lower premolar with cervical tooth abrasion
• Gingival irritation caused by heavy toothbrushing
• Gingival recession

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Ill-Effects of Improper Oral Hygiene

Uncontrolled or overly Ulceration (Canker Sores) caused by vigorous

vigorous dental flossing dental flossing

• Irritation Gingival Irritation caused by vigorous dental

• Ulceration flossing
• Defects of the gingiva

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Beware of what you eat! Eat Healthy

 Calcium-rich food- help promote Food
strong teeth and bones
 Phosphorus- good for strong teeth
 Vitamin C- promotes gum health
 For children and toddlers, avoid
pacifying with a bottle of juice,
formula or milk. Sucking on the
bottle bathes the teeth and gums in
liquid which can contribute to the
development of tooth decay.

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 Limit between meal-snacking to reduce the
PR EVENTION O F OR AL DISEASES amount of time your teeth are exposed to
acid.
Best choices- Cheese, chicken or other meats, nuts or milk. These foods

Mouth-Healthy
may actually help protect tooth enamel by providing calcium and
phosphorus to remineralize teeth

Limit the amount of soft drinks or any other

Eating sugar-containing drinks including coffee or tea
with sugar. Limit the amount of time you take
to drink any of these drinks.

Avoid sucking on hard candies or mints,

even tiny ones.

Very acidic foods (such as citrus fruits)

can make the mouth more acidic and may
contribute to tooth demineralization and
erosion

Brush your teeth after eating to remove

the plaque bacteria that create destructive
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acids.
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Smoking causes: Quit Smoking

 Bad Breath
 Tooth Discoloration
 Increase buildup of plaque and tartar
on teeth
 Increased risk of developing gum
disease, a leading cause of tooth loss
 Delayed healing process following
tooth extraction and periodontal
treatment
 Increased risk of developing oral
cancer

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Advantages of Biannual Visit to

the Dentist Visit your Dentist
 Early Detection of Dental
Twice a Year
Problems. Your dentist can
detect issues you may be
unaware of
 Setting a good example for your
kids
 Preventing Bad Breath
 Avoid Tooth Loss
 Financial Benefits

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SERVICES OF THE 1369

th

DENTAL DETACHMENT

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SERVICES OF THE
• Dental Consultation
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•
Oral Prophylaxis
Dental Extraction
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•
Odontectomy
Dental Restoration
DETACHMENT
• Fluoride Varnish Application
• Prosthodontics
• Periapical X-Ray

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Questions?
Clarifications?

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