Oral Hygiene 101: Does Your Dental Health Pass the Test?

ORAL HYGIENE 101: Does Your Dental Health O DENTIST? CHSNH8 O Pass the Test? O FLOSS? INTRO TO GOOD DENTAL HEALTH Learn the basics of strong, healthy teeth: You should 1-2 times per day You should FLOSS BRUSH YOUR TEETH 2 TIMES per day You should keep You should spend a toothbrush for 2-3 MONTHS 2 MINUTES brushing each time You should SEE YOUR DENTIST 2 TIMES PER YEAR for checkups CAUSE AND EFFECT: POOR DENTAL HEALTH Poor oral hygiene can seriously affect your overall health. Here's how: Health Problem Cause Consequences Tooth decay Plaque or tartar build-up from lack of brushing and flossing • Cavities - filling required • Tooth discoloration Gum disease Plaque and bacteria inflame gums · Bleeding • Receding gums • Tooth loss Root infection Untreated tooth decay • Pain • Root canal • Crown infects tooth roots Tooth stains/ • Reduced Staining from eating and drinking that's made worse by poor brushing yellowed teeth self-confidence • Cosmetic concerns habits Tooth loss • Cosmetic concerns Untreated tooth decay, gum disease, or infection cause teeth to loosen and fall out • Speech problems · Eating problems Heart disease/ infections/ inflammation • Heart attack or stroke • Respiratory problems • Poor blood Plaque or bacteria from mouth enters bloodstream sugar control Infographic provided by: BERKSHIRE FAMILY DENTAL www.washdcdentist.com Sources: www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/01/oral-hygiene-health-problems.n.914565.html#s319 www.webmd.com/oral-health/features/oral-health-the-mouth-body-connection www.colgatc.com/app/CP/US/EN/OG/Information/Articles/Oral and Dcntal Hcalth B asics/Oral-Hygiene/Oral-Hygiene-Basics/article/What-is-Good-Oral-Hygiene.cvsp