What is a Mouth?

What is a Mouth?

an opening or entrance to a structure that

is hollow, concave, or almost completely
enclosed.

Oral cavity
 Lip
Teeth
Hard Palate
Soft Palate
Cheek
Uvula
Tongue
What are the major functions of the mouth?

Digestion – receives food, preparing it for

digestion in the stomach and small intestine.
Communication – modifies the sound
produced in the larynx to create a range of
sounds.
Breathing – acts as an air inlet in addition to the
nasal cavity.
Two sets of dentition:

Primary, Temporary or Deciduous

Permanent Teeth or Adult Teeth

Two sets of dentition:

Primary, Temporary, Milk or Deciduous

• 6 months to 3 years old
• 20 Primary Teeth
• 12 or 14 all primary teeth are replaced
Two sets of dentition:

Permanent Teeth or Adult Teeth

• Age of 6 or 7 years old
• 32 Primary Teeth
• Last to erupt is the third molar
Mixed Dentition

Combination of primary and permanent teeth, usually

present between ages 6 and 12 years when primary teet
h
are being replaced; starts with the eruption of the first
permanent tooth.
Common Concerns of Oral Cavity

Cavities and tooth decay are among the world's

most common health problems. They're
especially common in children, teenagers and
older adults. But anyone who has teeth can get
cavities, including babies.
 Enamel
Dentin
Pulp

Alveolar Bone
Causes of tooth decay:
- Tooth Location
- Food and Drinks
- Snacking
- Bedtime Feeding
- Not Brushing Well
Effects of Tooth Decay
•Toothache; pain can range from mild to severe
•Sensitivity to hot or cold foods or beverages
•Sensitivity to sweets
•White or brown spots on the tooth
•Cavities
•Infection or abscess
•Bad breath
•Bad taste in your mouth
Gum Disease
Gingivitis is a common and mild form of gum
disease, also called periodontal disease. It causes
irritation, redness, swelling and bleeding of your
gingiva, which is the part of your gum around the
base of your teeth.
Calcular Deposits
Calcium buildup—also called calcium deposits, tartar,
or calculus—are hardened patches of plaque that form
on the teeth. Plaque is a sticky film that coats teeth and
contains bacteria. If plaque is not removed on a regular
basis, it will harden and form visible calcium deposits
(tartar).
Effects of Calcular Deposits

Bad Breath

Bleeding Gums

Tooth Sensitivity
Bone Erosion
What is Bad Breath?

Bad breath, medically called halitosis, can result

from poor dental health habits and may be a
sign of other health problems.
What is Causes Bad Breath?
Food
What is Causes Bad Breath?
Tobacco
What is Causes Bad Breath?
Unhealthy
Mouth
 What is Causes Bad Breath?
Infection of
the Mouth
 What is Causes Bad Breath?
Tooth Decay
What is Causes Bad Breath?
Systemic
Disease
What will you do to achieve Good Oral Hygiene:

Consult your Dentist,

twice a year
What will you do to achieve Good Oral
Hygiene:

Oral Prophylaxis
What will you do to achieve Good Oral Hygiene:

Have tooth filling

(if needed)
What will you do to achieve Good Oral Hygiene:

Proper Tooth
Brushing
Effects of Faulty
Tooth Brushing

Tooth abrasion
“ Ngiping Alaga Mula Pagkabata,
Biyaya at Gantimpala hanggang sa Pagtanda”
Sandro C. Daguman