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Dental Hygiene

Dental Hygiene. Topics Covered. Cavities Diet Sugars Bacteria Fortifying Teeth. What are Cavities?. Cavities form when teeth break down. This is because of acid on the teeth. Acid can come from bacteria or diet. It is a hole in the teeth that grows deeper and bigger.

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Dental Hygiene

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  1. Dental Hygiene

  2. Topics Covered • Cavities • Diet • Sugars • Bacteria • Fortifying Teeth

  3. What are Cavities? • Cavities form when teeth break down. • This is because of acid on the teeth. • Acid can come from bacteria or diet. • It is a hole in the teeth that grows deeper and bigger. • If it grows too big, it will lead to a tooth ache. • To be repaired, it must be filled by a dentist.

  4. What Leads to Cavities? Sugar Poor Diet Ex: Soda Bacteria Acid CAVITIES

  5. Diet • Always avoid acidic foods and drinks. • Ex: soda, candy, etc. • Avoid snacking between meals. • Try to only eat during breakfast, lunch and dinner. • Always try to stay above the “acidic line”. • Every time you go under it, the chances of getting a cavity is raised.

  6. Healthy Stephen Curve

  7. Unhealthy Stephen Curve

  8. Bacteria • If teeth aren’t brushed at least twice a day, plaque will build up. • Plaque is bacteria waste that is left on the teeth. • After about 10 tens, it will turn into tartar. • Tartar is very hard and requires dental instruments. • Bacteria feed off of sugars. • The less sugar you eat, the less bacteria there will be. • Avoiding sugary foods lowers the amount of plaque in your mouth.

  9. Proper Brushing

  10. Proper Flossing

  11. Fortifying Teeth • Toothpaste contains materials that help strengthen the teeth. • It makes the teeth and the gums stronger. • It helps kill plaque. • It allows for more acidic foods to be eaten without cavities to be grown. • Flossing between your teeth strengthens the gums. • Flossing helps get rid of plaque and other materials between the teeth.

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