1. Dental Hygiene

2. Diseases Linked to Poor Oral Hygiene:
Periodontal Disease
Cardiovascular Disease
Bacterial Pneumonia
Tooth Decay

3. Periodontal Disease Early Stage is called gingivitis
Inflammation and infections of the teeth’s support
Caused from long term effects of plaque deposits on the teeth
Long term effects can cause the teeth to become loose as pockets form around the teeth from support loss.
Gingivitis
Also called gum inflammation
in early stages if left unattended, it can lead to plaque buildup, causing inflammation in the gums, which leads to bleeding of the gums during brushing
No irreversible bone or tissue damage takes place in gingivitis
Plaque is a sticky material made of bacteria, mucus, and food debris that develops on the exposed parts of the teeth. It is a major cause of tooth decay.
If you do not remove plaque, it turns into a hard deposit called tartar (or calculus) that becomes trapped at the base of the tooth.
Plaque and tartar irritate and inflame the gums.
Periodontis
Pockets form between the gums and bone between teeth, deepen as the disease is prolonged
More bacteria and viruses get into the pockets, causing the teeth to decay from the root and loosen
Bacteria and the toxins they produce cause the gums to become infected, swollen, and tender.
Gum disease is the #1 cause of tooth loss in adults

4.  People with diabetes often have some form of gum disease, likely caused by high blood glucose
Studies suggest gingivitis may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke because of the high levels of bacteria found in infected areas of the mouth.
Research indicates that women with periodontal disease are three to five times more likely to have a baby born preterm compared to women without any form of gum disease. Women are more susceptible to gingivitis when pregnant

5. Cardiovascular Disease
Caused by narrowed, blocked or stiffened blood vessels that prevent your heart, brain or other parts of your body from receiving enough blood.
Symptoms: Chest pain, shortness of breath, pain, numbness, weakness, and coldness in your limbs.
Other Causes: An unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, being overweight, and smoking.
Treatments: Can use medications, but a lifestyle change is the most significant way to treat the disease.
Too much pressure in your arteries can make the walls thick and stiff — sometimes restricting blood flow to your organs and tissues.
This process is called arteriosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. Atherosclerosis is the most common form of this disorder. Atherosclerosis is also the most common cause of cardiovascular disease, and it's often caused by an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, being overweight and smoking. All of these are major risk factors for developing atherosclerosis and, in turn, cardiovascular disease

6. Bacterial Pneumonia
The result of breathing Oropharyngeal flora into the lower respiratory tract and failure of host defense mechanisms to eliminate the contaminating bacteria, which multiply in the lung and cause infection.
The bacteria that causes the Pneumonia is anaerobic and dental plaque is the main source of this bacteria.
Poor oral hygiene and periodontal disease can promote Oropharyngeal colonization

7. Tooth Decay “Cavities”
Very common problem, especially in children and young adults. It is second only to the common cold.
Caused from poor oral hygiene techniques and also from a poor diet.
Cavities don’t hurt unless they grow very large and cause tooth fractures or affect the nerves.
Carbohydrates (sugars and starches) increase the risk of tooth decay.
Sticky foods are also more harmful than non sticky foods because they stay on the teeth.
The bacteria normally found in your mouth can change foods -- especially sugar and starch -- into acids.
Bacteria, acid, food pieces, and saliva combine to form plaque which sticks to the teeth.
It is most common on the back molars, just above the gum line on all teeth, and at the edges of fillings.
Plaque that is not removed from the teeth turns into a substance called tartar.
Plaque and tartar irritate the gums, resulting in gingivitis and periodontis. If it is not removed, tooth decay will begin.The acids in plaque damage the enamel covering your teeth, and create holes in the tooth (cavities).
An untreated cavity can lead to a tooth abscess. Untreated tooth decay also destroys the inside of the tooth (pulp), which leads to tooth loss.
Carbohydrates (sugars and starches) increase the risk of tooth decay. Sticky foods are more harmful than nonsticky foods because they remain on the teeth. Frequent snacking increases the time that acids are in contact with the surface of the tooth.

8. How to educate those in the communities:
‪Good vs. bad foods for your teeth
Limit the sugar intake (chocolate and candies for kids or coffee for adults).
Brush teeth at least 2x per day
Up to down for the top teeth
Down up for bottom teeth
Molars in the back are in circular motions.
Refrain from candy/ sweetened foods as much as possible
Illustrate the proper way of brushing teeth on the posters

9. Cutest Smile Ever!

10. Poster Time!! Posters on: Good vs. Bad foods How to brush their teeth
Importance of Proper Oral Hygiene Techniques

11. Creole Dental Terms Tooth……………………………………………….Dant Mouth……………………Bouch
Tongue………………………Lang
Gums……………………….Zansib
Open………………………..ouvri
Close……………………….femen
Bite………………………………….……………modé
Hurt……………………………………………….fé mal
Fill (filling)……………………………………....bouché
Pull (take out)……………………… …………retiré
You have a cavity………………………......Ou gen yon tou