Dental Care in Nigeria

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LIVE MOUTH SMART
PRESENTED
BY
Dr. J. O. Olaoye

2. OUTLINE
• Definition of health
• Definition of oral hygiene
• Reasons for maintaining oral hygiene
• Causes of poor oral hygiene
• Oral hygiene status
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3. • Factors considered in keeping good oral
hygiene
• Oral hygiene instruction
• Conclusion
• References
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ORAL STRUCTURES

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TOOTH STRUCTURE

6. DEFINITION OF HEALTH
• A state of complete physical, mental and social
well-being and not merely the absence of
disease or informity.
• It is the ability of individuals or communities
to adapt and self-manage when facing
physical, mental or social challenges.
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7. DEFINITION OF ORAL
HYGIENE
• It is the practice of keeping the mouth and
teeth clean to prevent dental problems, most
commonly, dental cavities, gingivitis,
periodontal(gum) diseases and bad breadth.
• It involves the modification of the oral
microflora so as to maintain a healthy oral
environment.
• It involves brushing and flossing to prevent
tooth decay and gum disease.
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8. REASONS FOR MAINTAINING ORAL HYGIENE
• To have an attractive smile
• To avoid bad breath
• To avoid pain
• To save money
• To keep enjoying your favourite meals
• To keep looking gorgeous
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9. CAUSES OF POOR ORAL
HYGIENE
- Frequent sugary consumption
- Smoking/tobacco
- Alcohol consumption
- Medication/drugs
- Tongue coating
- Bad breath
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Smoking/tobacco

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Oral Leukoplakia

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Tongue Cancer

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MOUTH CANCER

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DECAY TEETH

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TONGUE COATING

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THUMB SUCKING

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TONGUE THRUSTING

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MALOCCLUSION

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BRACES

21. ORAL HYGIENE STATUS
• Good
• Fair
• poor
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GROSS CALCULUS

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CERVICAL
CARIES

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GROSS CARIES

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FLOUROSIS

26. FACTORS CONSIDERED IN
KEEPING GOOD HYGIENE
• Tooth brushing- frequent brushing
• Type of tooth brush
• Brushing technique
• Selection of dentrifices/toothpaste.
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POOR TOOTH BRUSHING TECHNIQUE

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MEDICAL OUTREACH

29. ORAL HYGIENE INSTRUCTION
• Ensure regular visit to the dentist at least
twice a year for scaling and polishing
• Brush at least twice a day
• Use medium toothbrush as prescribed by
the dentist
• Change your toothbrush every 3months
• Buy toothpaste containing flouride
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30. • Do not put the toothbrush containing
toothpaste inside cup of water before
brushing
• Avoid toothpicking, use dental floss after
eating
• Ensure your toothbrush is properly dried
and well stored after usage.
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31. • Cut down or how often you have sugary
foods and drinks.
• Use a straw when you have a fizzy or
acidic drinks.
• Chew sugar free gum.
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BRUSHING TECHNIQUE

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BRUSHING TECHNIQUE CONT

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DENTAL FLOSS

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FLOSSING TECHNIQUE

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FLOSSING TECHNIQUE CONT

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TONGUE SCRAPPERS

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TONGUE SCRAPPING TECHNIQUE

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TONGUE SCRAPPING TECHNIQUE CONT

40. CONCLUSION
• A beautiful smile starts with an excellent
oral hygiene regimen
• Regardless of how well you practice oral
hygiene at home, regular dental visits are
essential to your health
• Remember the “Rules of Twos” – brush at
least twice a day and see a dentist at least
twice a year.
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41. REFERENCES
• Wilkins EM. Planning for Dental
Hygiene. Clinical practice of the
dental hygienist. 10th ed. China:
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins 2009;353-
67.
• Richard ES. A Textbook of Preventive
Dentistry. 2nd ed. Michigan : Richard
Stallard 2013;234-52.
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42. THANKS FOR LISTENING
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