Oral Health Introduction By Dr Michael Townsend 92d Aeromedical-Dental Squadron
Topics Caries Periodontal Disease Tobacco
Caries ProcessProgression Sugar and Its Effects Caries Prevention
Caries Process HostBacteriaDiet
Caries Progression
SUGAR You eat/drink sugar Bacteria eat/drink sugar Acid increases Takes 30 minutes to recover normal pH (7) IT’S NOT
Effects of Acid
Effects of 1 Serving
Effects of Sipping
Effects of Continual Sipping
Main Point Not the quantity The frequency
Diet Fluoride Brushing/Flossing CariesPrevention
Diet Reduce sugar consumption between meals All of the simple carbohydrates can be cariogenic
Fluoride Remineralizes and strengthens teeth Frequency is more important than concentration Multiple mechanisms for delivering fluoride
Brushing Technique
Flossing Technique
Don’t forget to brush your tongue
Periodontal Disease StagesProgressionPrevention
Stages of Periodontal Disease
Progression of Periodontal Disease
Prevention of Periodontal Disease
Tobacco
Smoking and Periodontal Disease 4000 chemicals in cigarettes Smoking blood flow and saliva immune system periodontal disease
Smoking and Cancer
Effects of Smokeless Tobacco Stained teeth Precancerous leukoplakia Painful lesions Bad breath
Smokeless Tobacco Stained Teeth
Smokeless Tobacco Precancerous Leukoplakia
Smokeless Tobacco Ulcerated Lesions
Smokeless Tobacco
Risk Factors for Oral Cancer Smoking tobacco products Chewing tobacco Heavy alcohol consumption
Don’t let this happen to you
Just Remember
Clean Them or Lose Them Click on Image to play video clip