Illinois State University Pre

Dental Society

Dentists

Remove tooth decay

Fill cavities

Repair fractured teeth

Diagnose & treat problems with teeth, gums, and other related parts of

the mouth

Educate patients on ways to take care of their teeth and gums and on

diet choices that affect their oral health

Dentists Equipment

Mirrors

Lights

Suction

Team of Dental Assistants and Hygienists

Oral Hygiene

What is oral hygiene?

Practice of keeping the mouth and teeth clean to prevent dental problems!

Why is having good oral hygiene

important?

Bacteria exist in your mouth

Bacteria can cause infection

Gums, mouth, and teeth hurt

You can become sick

Teeth can decay or even fall out!

Problems from Bad Oral Hygiene

Cavity

Root canal done to fix cavity in root of tooth

Gum disease

Bad breath!!

Oral Health

The following are ways to have good oral health and keep your mouth

and body healthy & have a bright smile!

Brushing your teeth!

Removes plaque on teeth and gums

Helps freshen breath

Helps whiten teeth

2 minutes, twice a day!

Flossing!

Gets plaque and food debris out from between your teeth where your

tooth brush cannot reach

“Works out” gums to keep them healthy

Overall body Health and Oral Health

Diet

Exercise

Diet

What you eat accounts for approximately 70% of your health!

Diet has a huge influence on the overall health of your body and the

health of your mouth.

Drinks

Soda & energy drinks

Coffee and dark drinks

Water & milk

Food

Foods with added sugar or candy

Healthy foods such as lean meats, vegetables, whole grains and fruits are

best!

Exercise & not smoking

Helps prevent gum disease

Question time! Answer a question to

get a prize!

What is one thing you can do to make sure you have good oral health?

Brush your teeth

Floss

Have healthy diet and exercise

Question time! Answer a question to

get a prize!

How long AND how often should you brush your teeth at least

For at least 2 minutes twice a day and floss twice a day too!

Question time! Answer a question to

get a prize!

Name at least 1 tool that a dentist uses in their office

Mirrors

Syringes

Probes

Suction

Bright Lights

Drills

Question time! Answer a question to

get a prize!

Can you name one bad drink that is not healthy for your body and teeth

and one good drink that is health for them?

Bad drinks- Soda, coffee, energy drinks

Good drinks- Water, milk and some unsweetened teas

Question time! Answer a question to

get a prize!

Apart from eating bad foods and drinks, what is something that you should

absolutely not do if you want to have a healthy body, mouth, and white

teeth? (hint: it was on the exercise slide)

Smoke! Smoking is very bad for your teeth and entire body!!

Activity Time!

Break into 4 groups

Groups will rotate amongst the 4 stations