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1 Pruitt Allegrante ProthrowStith Health Pearson 2014 Your Teeth and Gums QUICK QUIZ How many of these questions can you answer yes to I brush my teeth at least twice a day I floss my teeth every day ID: 543051

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Chapter 14, Lesson 1Pruitt, Allegrante, Prothrow-Stith, Health, Pearson, 2014.

Your Teeth and GumsSlide2

QUICK QUIZ: How many of these questions can you answer yes to?I brush my teeth at least twice a day.

I floss my teeth every day.

I go to the dentist as least once a year.I limit my intake of sugary foods.When I play a contact sport, I always wear a mouth guard.

WRITE: What changes can you make to take better care of your teeth?Slide3

Healthy teeth allow you to chew your food properly and speak clearly.Enamel – hardest material in the body; covers a tooth’s crown

Cementum – covers a tooth’s root and anchors tooth to jawbone

TEETHSlide4

Dentin – living material that makes up the majority of the toothPulp – soft tissue that fills the center of the tooth; contains nerves and blood cellsSlide5

Pink tissue surrounding the base of the teeth and covers the bone around the teethHealthy gums fit tightly around the neck of each tooth

GumsSlide6

By age 3, have primary teethBy age 5 or 6, these teeth fall out and are replaced by 28 permanent teethBetween ages 17 and 21, 4 additional (wisdom) teeth grow

Changes in jaw throughout growing years can lead to problems

Structural problemsSlide7

When upper and lower teeth do not meet properlyOverbite – when upper teeth stick out too farUnderbite – when lower teeth stick out too far

Orthodontist – specialists who correct the position of the jaw and teeth

MalocclusionSlide8

Not enough room or are at an awkward angleIf not removed, may cause crowding and serious gum infection

Impacted Wisdom TeethSlide9

Halitosis – bad breathTo prevent tooth decay and gum disease - healthy diet, proper tooth care, and regular dental checkups

Caring for Your Teeth and GumsSlide10

Well-balanced diet low in sugarLimit sports drinks (acid that destroys tooth’s enamel)Include foods with calcium and phosphorus (minerals that strengthen teeth)

Healthy DietSlide11

Mouth is full of bacteria that adheres to your teeth (plaque)Brush tongueBrush at least twice a day

BrushingSlide12

Removes food and plaque from areas tooth brush cannot reachOnce a day, before bedtime

FlossingSlide13

During any contact sport to prevent breaking or cracking teeth

Wearing a MouthguardSlide14

Sports Drinks, Soft Drinks, and WaterSlide15

Dental checkups should be twice a yearFluoride added to many drinking waters to bind with teeth enamel so it is stronger and more resistant to decay

Dental CheckupsSlide16

Cavity – when teeth are not properly cleanedDentist drills a hole to remove decay and fills the holeIf not treated, decay goes into the rootRemoval of tooth or root canal therapy – infected pulp removed and rubber-like material added

Treating Tooth DecaySlide17

Plaque can damage gumsIf plaque is not removed within 48 hours, it hardens into tartar, leading to periodontal diseaseGingivitis – first stage of periodontal disease – red, swollen, bleeding gums

Treating Gum Disease