Dentistry The Teeth, Gums, and Mouth Wesley S. Mullins, D.D.S. November 23, 2004

Oral Health Oral Health Relates to Overall Health –Surgeon General’s First Report on Oral Health Released in 2000 States how oral health is linked to overall health Periodontal Disease –Correlation to Diabetes –Heart Disease –Pre-term low birth weight Babies

Introduction to Teeth and the Mouth Primary Dentition Age 1-12

Introduction to Teeth and the Mouth Permanent Dentition

Introduction to Teeth and the Mouth Teeth –Begin and Aid in Digestion in Food –Aid in Speech Gums and Bone –Surround the Teeth (Periodontium) –Support the Teeth to Maintain Function Oral Tissues –Tongue – Aid in Swallowing and Speaking –Lips – Speech

Introduction to Teeth and the Mouth

Preventive Tips Proper Home Care –Proper Brushing 2 times Daily After every meal if decay prone Good Toothbrushes can be donated by local dentist if going to under served areas along with instructions for brushing –Avoiding High Carbohydrate Diets Soft Drinks all day long

Preventive Tips Fluoride –Is found in Toothpaste –In US is in around 60% of City Water has Fluoride –Saved more money than any other health care measure Mouth Rinse –Listerine only ADA approved Mouthwash for Gingivitis

Oral Pathology and Care Dental Decay –Bacteria in the Mouth produce acids which lower the pH of mouth below 5.5 leading the dental caries –Decay can be extensive leading to dental abscess Dental Abscesses can be serious and medical attention is needed ASAP –Treatment includes either extraction or Root Canal Therapy –Immediate Care being Drain Abscess and Rx Antibiotics Best Over the Counter Medication for Pain Ibuprofen 800mg Every 6-8 hours –PenVK 500mg 1 tablet every 6 hours for 7 days

Oral Pathology and Care Periodontal Disease –80% of Americans have gum disease and don’t know it! –Affects the Gums and Bone around the teeth Leads to Recession Tooth Mobility Eventually Tooth Loss –Mild, Moderate, and Aggressive Forms

Oral Pathology and Care Periodontal Disease –80% of Americans have gum disease and don’t know it! –Affects the Gums and Bone around the teeth Leads to Recession Tooth Mobility Eventually Tooth Loss –Mild, Moderate, and Aggressive Forms Dilantin Rx for Seizures –Gingival Hyperplasia Overgrowth of Gums

Oral Pathology and Care Oral Cancer 3% of all Cancers –What to Look for White Patches that have red borders Most Common Site Floor of Mouth and Side of Tongue

Oral Pathology AIDS and the Mouth –Higher incidence of Oral Cancer –Higher incidence of Oral Thrush Candida Albicans (Fungal Infection) Treatment is Rx Mouth Rinse Nystatin

Common Dental Injuries Fractured Teeth

Common Dental Injuries Completely Avulused Teeth –Rinse Well and Place back in Socket if Root is Intact –Stabilize for 7 days –See Dental Professional ASAP

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