ORAL HEALTH MATTERS
DR. MELODY M. DOMINGUEZ
Why Is Oral Health
Important?
Oral health is connected to
your general health
Impacts the ability to speak,
smile, taste and digest proper
nutrition
Affects one’s everyday quality
of life
Stages of Tooth Decay
Cavity into the Enamel
Enamel
DENTIN
Cavity NEAR the PULP
Cavity into the PULP
PULP dies and forms an Abcess
K I L AY i s L I F E
Ok lang ang walang ngipin!
1
9
2
0
Kultura
BABY TEETH LANG YAN!
MAPAPALITAN DIN YAN!
Bata pa para
mabunutan
Behavior
Attitude
Education
CARIES
Saliva
Socio-
economic
status
Brambilla E, Garcia-Godoy F, Strohmenger L. Principles of diagnosis and treatment in high-caries-
risk subjects. Dent Clin North Am 2000;44: 507-40.
Dental Decay
Dental Infection Risk Factors Symptoms
• Frequent snacking
• Serious and life- between meals • Swelling of the face or in
threatening if not treated • Consuming high the mouth
• When the problem is small amounts of sugary • Redness in or around
seek treatment to prevent foods and drinks the mouth
infection • Medications that may • Pain in the mouth
cause dry mouth • Bad taste or change in
the mouth
5 Steps of Prevention
Brush 2x a day: Morning and Night
Floss at least 1x a day: Before bed or after meals
Choose Fluoride: Toothpaste, mouthwash, and systemic fluoride in tap water strengthens teeth
Eat healthy meals: Limit sugary foods and choose water for drinking
Maintain regular check-ups: See a dentist 2x a year. Don’t delay necessary treatment
Specialist
COSTS
oral care
Advanced oral care
( Provided by dentists )
Basic oral healthcare services
( Provided by non-dentist personnel )
FREQUENCY OF NEED
Informal community care
( Community health programs involving non-health professionals )
Self-care
( Maintaining oral hygiene, Fluorides, avoiding risk factors to oral health )
THANK YOU!
