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2008 National Health Care for the Homeless Conference
“Who Needs a Dentist?”
How you can prevent cavities without going to dental school
Dental Myths
Sugar causes cavities Brushing your teeth prevents
cavities Coca-cola will melt your teeth You must floss daily Chocolate is bad for your teeth Braces don’t help prevent cavities
Did you know??
Your toothbrush can make you sick Some toothpastes can
damage your teeth Bleaching gels will not weaken enamel Cavities can be stopped or reversed Genetics play a huge role in the health of
your teeth You can do more to prevent tooth decay than
a dentist can
The Basics
Dirty Teeth + Time + Susceptibility
(Genetics)
=
Cavities
Tooth Timeline
20 teeth
No fluoride until age 3
Highly susceptible to sugars
Fall out between 5 – 14 years old
Baby Teeth
Mixed DentitionNeed fluoride every night
Avoid full strength juice / soda
Discontinue thumb / finger habits
Adult Teeth Brush at night completely
Floss
Avoid sipping sugared drinks
Which foods affect your teeth
Soda
Energy Drinks
Juices
Sports Drinks
“Fruit”
Snacks
Candy!
So What is Good to eat?
Clean it Up!
all you need . . . .
Medications
Cavities are an
infectious disease caused
by specific bacteria
Fluoride Varnish+
Chlorhexidine Rinse
Fluoride Varnish
Apply 1 -2 times per year
Chlorhexidine Rinse
Swish for 30 seconds at
bedtime for 2 weeks
Repeat 4 times a year
+Dirty TeethClean Teeth Susceptibility(Genetics)
Fluoride Varnish
=
Gum Disease Swelling
Bleeding
Bad Breath
Pus/Abcess
Shifting teeth
Gum Recession
Loose teeth
Tarter Build up
Genetics
Tarter
Smoking
Bad Bite
Heart Disease
Stroke
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Handling Dental Problems
Toothaches Ibuprofen
every 4 hours
up to 800mg
Cool or Heat packs as needed
Over the counter temporary filling
Sample OTC Meds
Swollen Gums
Salt Water Rinses
Brush & Floss thoroughly
Massage gums with a clean finger
Sensitive Teeth
Minimize acidic foods
Clean teeth completely before
sleeping Don’t chew ice
Use a straw
Chew sugarless gum
Accidents
Re-implant within the hour
Hold in mouth or milk
Vertical fractures cannot be repaired
Drugs
Rampant cavities
Damage continues when drug use stops
No “predictable” treatment
Sample Cases
Its more than just pain & infection control. . . . . . .
REVIEW
• Brush every night • Use a straw • Chew sugarless gum• Don’t chew ice• Ibuprofen for pain• All OTC products are the same• Drug damage can be irreversible
Questions ?
Gretchen K. Henson, [email protected]