1. DENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS PEDIATRICS TO GERIATRICS

2. HEALTH & WELLNESS A healthy balance of the mind, body and spirit that results in an overall feeling of well being A proactive and preventative approach to health emphasizing the whole individual Not just treating disease, actively maintaining health DENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS An overall feeling of well being as it pertains to the mouth The mouth as a gateway to the rest of the body

4. TOPICS

5. Babies and Kids Teenagers Adults 20-60 years Adults over 65 years TIMELINE – PEDIATRICS TO GERIATRICS

6. BABIES AND KIDS Baby bottle tooth decay Dental emergencies - tooth broke or has been knocked out Thumb sucking Sealants Malocclusion Space Maintainers WHAT TO DO ??? American Dental Association (ADA) recommends Child’s 1st dental visit being within 6 months of the child’s 1st tooth erupting Introduction of flossing and brushing through imitation Avoidance of “junk foods” - candies, cookies, soda

7. ADULTS OVER 65 Medical conditions Medications and dry mouth Periodontitis or gum disease Loss of teeth/Fracturing of teeth – decreased functionaltiy Mouth as the gateway to the rest of your body--  heart disease, stroke diabetes, pneumonia WHAT TO DO ??? Regular dental visits, daily home care

8. THE CONFIDENT YEARS 20-60 Occasional toothache can’t eat ice cream Bad breath Grinding due to stress TMD Darker teeth Gum disease WHAT TO DO ??? Preventive, see your dentist regularly, brush 2x/day, floss daily

9. OUR COMMUNITY AND DENTAL WELLNESS Good teeth BAD GUMS - PERIODONTITIS – BONE LOSS Teeth shifting  loss of teeth Up to 400% higher rate of Heart disease and Type 2 Diabetes

10. RECOMMENDATIONS Prevention is the key Brush twice daily Floss daily See a dentist twice yearly – absolutely necessary! Start early!

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