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Scaring the germs & protecting you

Scaring the germs & protecting you. By Larisa Hudson, Samantha Fernung , Tara Bourassa . Show us your smile !. What do you see? Teeth!. Why are they important? We use them everyday!. What are they used for?. Eating Talking Smiling. What are germs ?.

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Scaring the germs & protecting you

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  1. Scaring the germs& protecting you By Larisa Hudson, Samantha Fernung, Tara Bourassa

  2. Show us your smile! • What do you see? Teeth! • Why are they important? • We use them everyday!

  3. What are they used for? • Eating • Talking • Smiling

  4. What are germs? • Germs are invisible bugs that stick to our teeth throughout the day. • They attack our teeth and gums • Make our breath smell bad • Feel Fuzzy • They make our mouths unhealthy!

  5. How do we get germs? BODY EATING • BATHROOM • OBJECTS DRINKING

  6. Why do we need to clean teeth? • To scare away the germs! • If we don’t clean the germs away daily they can cause more problems. • Cavities • Pain

  7. How to scare the germs! • BRUSH • Small overlapping circles • Left to Right • Top to Bottom • Over every tooth • Even your tongue! • Floss & Rinse • To get in between the teeth!

  8. YOUR TURN!

  9. Primary Teeth “Baby teeth” • When they come in: • First teeth come in at 6 months • Come in at a steady pace for the next 24 months after the first visible tooth. • When they fall out: • First teeth fall out at 6 years • Children should have lost all “baby” teeth around age 12 • Everyone is different • Why are they important? • Create space for your adult teeth • The teeth fall out, but the germs and problems remain

  10. Permanent Teeth “Adult Teeth” • You had 20, now you have 32 • They’re bigger and stronger • Lets make them stay • Sealants • Flossing • Mouth rinse • Brushing

  11. Brushing Different methods • Horizontal • Angled into the gums • Jiggling • Bass • Stillmans

  12. Smoking awareness • What it does: • #1 risk factor for periodontal disease • 6 times more likely to suffer a heart attack • Leads to gum disease and tooth loss • System complications • Responsible for 1 in 5 deaths • Prematurely ages you • Why we care: • It’s preventable! • It’s factitial • It effects your mouth • We want to keep our teeth • Healthy mouth, healthy body

  13. QUITTING CAN BE SCARY! • Failure is a possibility • It’s hard • You're addicted • Where do I start? • Mood swings • Gaining weight • Initial cost

  14. Quiz answers Ways To Quit! Smoking Cessation • Nicorette • E-cigarettes • Prescription • Hypnosis • Acupuncture Patches Gum Lozenges • Change your habits • Reward yourself! • Snacks • Reinforcement • Create stress relievers • Support System DECIDE TO MAKE THE CHANGE!

  15. Resources available • M25- no insurance Phone:(260)426-3250 • Smoking cessation • Restorations • Cleanings • Medical • Kool Smiles – accepts medicaidPhone: (260)494-3275 • Sealants • Cleanings

  16. Questions or Comments

  17. References • http://pixar.wikia.com/File:Monsters_Inc._(2001)_-_Clip_Finding_Boo's_door,_post • http://video.disney.com/watch/morning-workout-4bb39d03b9b94a8833003b15 • http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=monsters+inc+clips&qpvt=monsters+inc+clips&FORM=VDRE#view=detail&mid=9D5001D09A5A5EA946479D5001D09A5A5EA94647

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