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- Dr. Priti Lamba
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Topics• History of Dentistry
• Myths & Facts about dentistry
• Oral healthcare – How & Why
• Systemic diseases due to bad oral care
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Myths & Facts about dentistry
1. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Myth OR Fact
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Myths & Facts about dentistry
2. Removal of upper teeth affect vision/harm the 2. Removal of upper teeth affect vision/harm the brain. Extraction of lower teeth can damage brain. Extraction of lower teeth can damage hearing.hearing.
Myth OR Fact
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Myths & Facts about dentistry
3. A complete denture that’s made once is 3. A complete denture that’s made once is forever.forever.
ORMyth Fact
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Myths & Facts about dentistry
4. Once a decayed tooth is treated, dental 4. Once a decayed tooth is treated, dental problems are over.problems are over.
ORMyth Fact
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Myths & Facts about dentistry
5. Professional cleaning/scaling loosens the 5. Professional cleaning/scaling loosens the toothtooth
ORMyth Fact
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Myths & Facts about dentistry
6. Thumb sucking by children leads to forward 6. Thumb sucking by children leads to forward placement of teethplacement of teeth
ORMyth Fact
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Myths & Facts about dentistry
7. A child never needs cleaning of milk teeth.7. A child never needs cleaning of milk teeth.
ORMyth Fact
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Myths & Facts about dentistry
8. When gums bleed, it is better not to brush.8. When gums bleed, it is better not to brush.
ORMyth Fact
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Myths & Facts about dentistry
9. Benefits of Root Canal therapy don’t last very 9. Benefits of Root Canal therapy don’t last very long.long.
ORMyth Fact
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Myths & Facts about dentistry
10. Teeth need to hurt before RCT becomes 10. Teeth need to hurt before RCT becomes necessary.necessary.
ORMyth Fact
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Myths & Facts about dentistry
11. Dentures are the only way to replace 11. Dentures are the only way to replace missing teeth.missing teeth.
ORMyth Fact
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Myths & Facts about dentistry
12. My child doesn't need sealants as I make 12. My child doesn't need sealants as I make sure his/her teeth are clean.sure his/her teeth are clean.
ORMyth Fact
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Myths & Facts about dentistry
13. RCT is painful.13. RCT is painful.
ORMyth Fact
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Myths & Facts about dentistry
14. Tooth fairy is real.14. Tooth fairy is real.
ORMyth Fact
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Oral Care – Why???
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• Plaque
• Cavity
• Tartar
Oral Care – Why???
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A root canal is the space
within the root of a tooth
which contains nerve or
the pulp.
What is a Root Canal?
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Procedure for Root Canal Treatment
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What is Periodontal [Gum] Disease?• Gingivitis
• Periodontitis
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How do I know if I have Gum disease?• Bad breadth
• Red, swollen ,tender ,bleeding gums
• Painful chewing
• Loose teeth
• Sensitive teeth
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Risk Factors for gum disease:
• Age group:After 30 years , men>women
• Diabetes
• Smoking
• Hormonal changes
• Medications: Antidepressants and heart medicines
• Genetic susceptibility
• Cancer ,AIDS treatment
• Stress
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Oral Care – How???
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Oral Care – How? Babies & Infants
• Baby teeth
• Start oral care before a childs first tooth comes.
• Non sweetened pacifiers
• Brush with soft tooth brush
• Avoid putting your baby to sleep with milk bottle in his/her mouth.
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Oral Care – How? Children
• Start by setting an example.
• Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
• Floss daily.
• Go for regular dental checkups.
• Eat a well balanced diet.
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Oral Care – How? Teens• Junk food and frequent snacking in
between meals is the biggest enemy
• Use antimicrobial rinse (mouth wash).
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Oral Care – How? Adults• Brush and floss your teeth twice a day. Use
a mouth wash.
• Visit your dental professional regularly to have your mouth examined every 6 months.
• Eat well balanced diet.
• Do not smoke or use tobacco products.
• If pregnant, eat healthy foods and maintain good oral health.
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A smile is the most inexpensive way to change your looks.
• Charles Gordy
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Mouth & Body Connection
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Connection between Heart Disease & Oral Health
• Connection between gum disease and heart attacks is higher than the connection between high cholesterol and heart attacks.
• Bacteria in infected gums
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Dental treatment after Heart Attack
• Percentage of reinfarction is very high for the first 6 months after myocardial infarction.
• Post 6 months
• If urgently required, dental procedure in a
• Hospital setup is advisable.
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Effect of diabetes on Oral Health:
• Diabetes - destructive periodontal [gum] disease
• Symptoms
• People with diabetes who smoke are at a very high risk for gum disease.
• Keep your dentist informed about changes in your sugar levels or medication.
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Do medications have an effect on my Oral Health?Yes. Dry mouth is the most common side effect.
Medications which cause these are:• Antihistamines• Antidepressants• Pain killers• Diuretics• High B.P medications• Antidepressants• Other medicines may cause abnormal bleeding when brushing,
inflamed or ulcerated tissues, taste alteration and staining of teeth.
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Effect of B.P (hypertension) on Oral Health
• People with hypertension are more sensitive to adrenaline in dental anesthetics.
• Medications lead to dry mouth.
• Increased bleeding after routine dental surgery
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Oral Care & Pregnancy
• Time to take extra care of your teeth and gums.
• About 50% of pregnant women suffer from pregnancy gingivitis.
• Pregnancy tumors [Pyogenic granulomas]
• Dental treatment like scaling to be done in second trimester of pregnancy.
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