CARE OF THE ORAL CAVITY By DR IBIYEMI. F. ODUYEMI AT BODIJA-ASHI BAPTIST CHURCH MARCH, 2015

THE ORAL CAVITY Oral cavity is the gate-way into the human body Consists of: Hard tissues Soft tissues

HOW TO CARE? 1.Brush your teeth twice daily with: - Toothbrush (medium/soft bristles) which is replace every 3months - Toothpaste containing fluoride - Chewing stick

Toothbrush with toothpasteChewing stick

HOW TO BRUSH THE TEETH

2. Brush the tongue after brushing

3. FLOSS THE TEETH WITH DENTAL FLOSS

4. Eat more of vegetables and fruits Good for the teethBad for the teeth

5. Visit your Dentist every six months For professional check up and cleaning :

6. Stop these habits: Use of toothpicks Opening of bottles with your teeth High sugary foods and drinks Smoking or drinking alcohol

WHY CARE? To prevent dental problems: 1.Dental caries 2.Periodontal diseases 3.Teeth discoloration 4.Tooth wear 5.Oral cancer

Dental caries

Periodontal Diseases Swollen GumBleeding Gum

Gum RecessionLoss of teeth

Teeth Discolouration/ Tooth Wear Extrinsic stainsTooth wear

In Conclusion Prevention is better than cure Always maintain a good oral hygiene and you will enjoy a healthy oral cavity

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