dentistry the teeth, gums, and mouth wesley s. mullins, d.d.s. november 23, 2004
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DentistryDentistryThe Teeth, Gums, and The Teeth, Gums, and
MouthMouth
Wesley S. Mullins, D.D.S.Wesley S. Mullins, D.D.S.
November 23, 2004November 23, 2004
Oral HealthOral Health
Oral Health Relates to Overall HealthOral Health Relates to Overall Health– Surgeon General’s First Report on Oral Surgeon General’s First Report on Oral
HealthHealthReleased in 2000Released in 2000
States how oral health is linked to overall States how oral health is linked to overall healthhealth
Periodontal DiseasePeriodontal Disease– Correlation to DiabetesCorrelation to Diabetes– Heart DiseaseHeart Disease– Pre-term low birth weight BabiesPre-term low birth weight Babies
Introduction to Teeth and the Introduction to Teeth and the MouthMouth
Primary Dentition Primary Dentition
Age 1-12Age 1-12
Introduction to Teeth and the Introduction to Teeth and the MouthMouth
Permanent Dentition Permanent Dentition
Introduction to Teeth and the Introduction to Teeth and the MouthMouth
TeethTeeth– Begin and Aid in Digestion in FoodBegin and Aid in Digestion in Food– Aid in Speech Aid in Speech
Gums and BoneGums and Bone– Surround the Teeth (Periodontium)Surround the Teeth (Periodontium)– Support the Teeth to Maintain FunctionSupport the Teeth to Maintain Function
Oral TissuesOral Tissues– Tongue – Aid in Swallowing and SpeakingTongue – Aid in Swallowing and Speaking– Lips – Speech Lips – Speech
Introduction to Teeth and the Introduction to Teeth and the MouthMouth
Introduction to Teeth and the Introduction to Teeth and the MouthMouth
Preventive TipsPreventive Tips
Proper Home CareProper Home Care– Proper Brushing 2 times DailyProper Brushing 2 times Daily
After every meal if decay proneAfter every meal if decay prone
Good Toothbrushes can be donated by local Good Toothbrushes can be donated by local dentist if going to under served areas along dentist if going to under served areas along with instructions for brushingwith instructions for brushing
– Avoiding High Carbohydrate DietsAvoiding High Carbohydrate DietsSoft Drinks all day longSoft Drinks all day long
Preventive TipsPreventive Tips
FluorideFluoride– Is found in Toothpaste Is found in Toothpaste – In US is in around 60% of City Water has In US is in around 60% of City Water has
FluorideFluoride– Saved more money than any other Saved more money than any other
health care measurehealth care measure
Mouth RinseMouth Rinse– Listerine only ADA approved Mouthwash Listerine only ADA approved Mouthwash
for Gingivitisfor Gingivitis
Oral Pathology and CareOral Pathology and Care
Dental DecayDental Decay– Bacteria in the Mouth produce acids which lower Bacteria in the Mouth produce acids which lower
the pH of mouth below 5.5 leading the dental the pH of mouth below 5.5 leading the dental cariescaries
– Decay can be extensive leading to dental abscessDecay can be extensive leading to dental abscessDental Abscesses can be serious and medical attention is Dental Abscesses can be serious and medical attention is needed ASAPneeded ASAP
– Treatment includes either extraction or Root Canal TherapyTreatment includes either extraction or Root Canal Therapy– Immediate Care being Drain Abscess and Rx AntibioticsImmediate Care being Drain Abscess and Rx Antibiotics
Best Over the Counter Medication for Pain Best Over the Counter Medication for Pain
Ibuprofen 800mg Every 6-8 hours Ibuprofen 800mg Every 6-8 hours – PenVK 500mg 1 tablet every 6 hours for 7 days PenVK 500mg 1 tablet every 6 hours for 7 days
Oral Pathology and CareOral Pathology and Care
Periodontal DiseasePeriodontal Disease– 80% of Americans have gum disease 80% of Americans have gum disease
and don’t know it!and don’t know it!– Affects the Gums and Bone around the Affects the Gums and Bone around the
teethteethLeads to RecessionLeads to Recession
Tooth MobilityTooth Mobility
Eventually Tooth LossEventually Tooth Loss
– Mild, Moderate, and Aggressive FormsMild, Moderate, and Aggressive Forms
Oral Pathology and CareOral Pathology and Care
Periodontal DiseasePeriodontal Disease– 80% of Americans have gum disease and don’t 80% of Americans have gum disease and don’t
know it!know it!– Affects the Gums and Bone around the teethAffects the Gums and Bone around the teeth
Leads to RecessionLeads to Recession
Tooth MobilityTooth Mobility
Eventually Tooth LossEventually Tooth Loss
– Mild, Moderate, and Aggressive FormsMild, Moderate, and Aggressive Forms
Dilantin Rx for SeizuresDilantin Rx for Seizures– Gingival Hyperplasia Overgrowth of GumsGingival Hyperplasia Overgrowth of Gums
Oral Pathology and CareOral Pathology and Care
Oral Cancer 3% of all CancersOral Cancer 3% of all Cancers– What to Look forWhat to Look for
White Patches that have red borders White Patches that have red borders
Most Common Site Floor of Mouth and Side of Most Common Site Floor of Mouth and Side of TongueTongue
Oral PathologyOral Pathology
AIDS and the MouthAIDS and the Mouth– Higher incidence of Oral CancerHigher incidence of Oral Cancer– Higher incidence of Oral Thrush Higher incidence of Oral Thrush
Candida Albicans (Fungal Infection)Candida Albicans (Fungal Infection)
Treatment is Rx Mouth Rinse NystatinTreatment is Rx Mouth Rinse Nystatin
Common Dental InjuriesCommon Dental Injuries
Fractured TeethFractured Teeth
Common Dental InjuriesCommon Dental Injuries
Completely Avulused TeethCompletely Avulused Teeth– Rinse Well and Place back in Socket if Rinse Well and Place back in Socket if
Root is IntactRoot is Intact– Stabilize for 7 daysStabilize for 7 days– See Dental Professional ASAPSee Dental Professional ASAP
Thank YouThank YouAny Questions?Any Questions?