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