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Dental Hygiene Presentation
by Brenda Gonzalez, Franceska Beauvoir and Rose Dawkins
Valencia College Dental Hygiene Program

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Gums
Teeth (32)
- Incisors - Cutting food
(8) Front teeth
- Canines - Tearing
(4) Next to incisors
- Premolars - Grinding
(8) Next to canines
- Molars - Grinding
(12) next to premolars

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When the mouth is not cleaned, there is a build up of bacteria called
Streptococcus MUTANS, which can cause cavities, pain in the mouth and gum disease.

Good oral health can prevent:
* Bad breath
* Gum disease such as gingivitis or periodontitis
* Tooth decay
* Loss of teeth

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* Dental health is not at all separate from general, systemic health
* Many studies have shown that oral health can affect different systems in the body, which is why it's so important to care for your teeth!

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Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that can form on your toothbrush and teeth. When the plaque is not removed from teeth it builds up. If there is a high buildup of plaque over a longer period of time it can harden and become tarter/calculus.

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* Calculus is another word for tartar.
* Crusty deposit made of calcified plaque—millions of bacterial cells that are hardened and packed together with calcium phosphate from our own saliva.
* Traps stains on teeth and causes discoloration.
* Cannot be removed by brushing because of its strong bond to the teeth.
* Must be removed by a dental professional (dental hygienist).

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What are Cavities and How do we get them?

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What are Cavities and How do we get them?

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* Cavities is just a fancy term for tooth decay
* Professionally, it is referred to as dental caries
* Bacteria feed on the food particles found on our teeth and excrete acid!
* If we do not clean our teeth properly, the continuation of acid results in tooth decay because the acid eats away at our teeth

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* Frequent snacking
* Eating sugary foods
* Drinking sugary drinks such as soda
* Not properly brushing and cleaning the mouth

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* Grinding teeth ( sliding and rubbing them against each other)
* Smoking/vaping/chewing tobacco
* Biting nails
* Using teeth as tools (ex. to open bottles)
* Chewing on hard candies (ex. Lollipops, jawbreakers)
* Chewing on ice

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Stains teeth
Causes bad breath (halitosis)
Gum disease
Tooth loss
Increases the chance of developing oral cancer

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Occlusion = how your teeth closes together
An incorrect occlusion may lead to several problems including:
* Biting/chewing problems
* Speech difficulty
* Jaw pain
* Plaque buildup
* Aesthetic unpleasantness

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* Pink gums (not red or swollen)

* No broken skin or sores in the mouth

* Teeth should be intact and firm (not cracked or loose)

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It doesn't end in gingivitis... Gingivitis can be reversed—but if left untreated, may lead to periodontitis! The damage left by periodontitis is irreversible!

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Things you can do to keep you mouth clean and healthy:

* Brush two times a day for two minutes
* Floss once a day
* Use Mouthwash
* Use a tongue scraper
* Chew sugar-free gum with xylitol
* Rinse or brush your mouth after eating

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Difference Between Manual and Power Toothbrush

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Difference Between Manual and Power Toothbrush

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* Electric toothbrushes do the work for you—they spin at high speeds to remove more plaque in less time
* They often include different brushing modes and different bristle tips for you to choose
* Most come with a 2-minute timer and will vibrate once it's time to move to the next quadrant
* Include pressure sensors and will light up or vibrate to warn if you are pressing too hard

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Flossing helps us remove food and plaque that is in the hard to reach areas between our teeth. Brushing alone only cleans 3 of the 5 surfaces of our teeth, flossing can help clean the other surfaces clean.

* Infrequent flossing can lead to bleeding sensitive gums, but if you floss more frequently the bleeding will stop.

* For closely spaced teeth waxed floss is a good choice. For more opened spaces tufted floss would be a better option.

* There are a lot of fun flavors of floss to try, such as mint, bubblegum, cinnamon and even bacon.

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* Avoids plaque buildup
* Prevents cavities
* Helps with bad breath

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Make sure to visit the dentist every 6 months for a regular cleaning and to check the overall health of your mouth:

* The dental hygienist will remove any calculus on sight and may provide cavity-preventing products (such as a fluoride varnish).
* Prevention is key to avoiding any treatment in the future that could have been avoided in the first place!
* Oral health education is also provided during your visits, which can help you learn to maintain a clean, healthy mouth.
* You may need braces and/or orthodontic therapy to bite down (occlude) correctly. The aesthetic result is a bonus!
* Any abnormalities or diseases can be detected and treated early, so it is important to check for these regularly.

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A dental treatment that:
* Prevents cavities
* Helps reduce tooth sensitivity
* Remineralizes (repairs) enamel (outer layer) damage

It is applied like a paintbrush on a canvas. It will feel sticky on your teeth until it is removed through tooth brushing or eating.
* For best results, it's recommended you don't brush your teeth or eat/drink anything hot/crunchy for the next 4-6 hours after application!

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Fluoride Varnish Application at a Well Child Visit (short)

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- Bad Bacteria like streptococcus mutans that can cause cavities and bad oral health
- Oral health affects our bodies so we should work hard to keep good oral hygiene
- Eating lots of sugar often can cause cavities
- We should brush 2x a day, floss 1x day and use mouth wash
- We should brush in circular motions at a 45 degree
- It it important to see a dentist regularly to make sure our teeth stay healthy

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We hope you learned some good tips on how to better care for your teeth.!