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Everything You Need to Know About Dental and Oral Health
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Title: Everything You Need to Know About Dental and Oral Health
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Everything You Need to Know About Dental and
Oral Health
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Content
Facts about dental and oral health
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Symptoms of dental and oral problems
Outline
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Causes of dental and oral diseases
Topics for discussion
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Keeping your teeth and gums healthy
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Facts about dental and oral health
- between 60 and 90 percent of school children have
at least one dental cavity - nearly 100 percent of adults have at least one
dental cavity - between 15 and 20 percent of adults ages 35 to 44
have severe gum disease - about 30 percent of people around the world ages
65 to 74 dont have any natural teeth left - in most countries, out of every 100,000 people,
there are between 1 and 10 cases of oral cancer - the burden of oral disease is much higher in poor
or disadvantaged population groups
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There are many steps you can take to keep your
teeth healthy. For example, dental and oral
disease can be greatly reduced by brushing your
teeth with fluoride toothpaste at least twice a
day flossing your teeth at least once a
day decreasing your intake of sugar eating a diet
high in fruits and vegetables avoiding tobacco
products drinking fluoridated water seeking
professional dental care
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Symptoms of dental and oral problems
If you see any of the following warning signs of
oral health problems, you should contact your
dentist as soon as possible ulcers, sores, or
uncomfortable mouth regions that do not heal
after a week or two Gums that bleed or swell
after brushing or flossing persistent foul
breath heightened sensitivity to hot or cold
temperatures or drinks aching or toothache teeth
that are loose Gum recession chewing or biting
discomfort
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Causes of dental and oral diseases
- Gingivitis and periodontitis are caused by a
variety of conditions, including - smoking
- poor brushing habits
- frequent snacking on sugary foods and drinks
diabetes - the use of medications that reduce the amount of
saliva in the mouth - family history, or genetics
- certain infections, such as HIV or AIDS hormonal
changes in women - acid reflux, or heartburn
- frequent vomiting, due to the acid
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Keeping your teeth and gums healthy
Good dental health is a result of overall health
and common sense. The greatest strategies to
avoid oral health issues are to
Brush your teeth at least twice a day using
fluoride toothpaste. At least once a day, floss
(one of the most beneficial things you can do to
prevent disease in your oral cavity) every six
months, have your teeth cleaned by a dental
specialist. Avoid using tobacco products. adopt
a high-fiber, low-fat, low-sugar diet rich in
fruits and vegetables Limit your intake of
sugary foods and beverages.
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Questions or comments?
Phone Number
954-431-5513
Email Address
staff_at_miramarfamilydentist.com
Website
Get in touch!
www.miramarfamilydentist.com
