ORAL HEALTH AND YOUR LIFESTYLE, WHATS THE CONNECTION?.

Introduction
-stress
-bruxism/Tmj
-bleeding gums
-halitosis
-alcohol
-conditions that reflect on your oral health.

INTRODUCTION

• Lifestyle can be defined as the way of life or living of a person
• It constitutes your work, habits, attitudes, values
• The mouth, a gateway into the body , a great influence on our lifestyle
• it is the main entrance for nutrient to keep the body functional
• IT's essential for healthy living

If your mouth is not properly taken care of, your lifestyle is affected, and if your lifestyle is not desirable , your mouth suffers

In essence, your mouth can be used to identify the presence of some systemic conditions such as HIV, uncontrolled Diabetes, herpes and many more

Stress

Effects of stress

1. Mouth sores, cold sores and ulcers
2. Poor oral hygiene
3. Unhealthy eating habits
4. Bruxism and clenching of teeth which affects the Tmj

Mouth ulcers

Mouth ulcers

Causes of mouth ulcers

CAUSES OF MOUTH ULCERS (1)

• The exact cause is unknown
• Stress
• Tissue injury
• Certain foods -1. citrus
• Certain foods-2.Vegetable

CAUSES OF MOUTH ULCERS (2)

• Sharp tooth surfaces
• Dental appliances
• Dentures
• Underlying heath conditions 1.impaired immune system
• Nutritional deficiencies, zinc, iron, folic acid vit b

CAUSES OF MOUTH ULCERS (3)

• Smoking - more severe after quit
• Medication- aspirin, paracetamol
• Alabokun
• Touch and go
• Hydraulic fluid, battery acid

Symptoms

1. Painful sores inside mouth, tongue, soft palate and cheeks.
2. Round, white or grey in color with a red edge or border.
3. Fever, sluggishness and swollen lymph nodes

Treatment

*It's self limiting
*Rest
*Soft diet
*Salt and warm water gargle
*antimicrobial mouth rinse
*corticosteriod ointment
*soft-bristled brush
*floss
*avoid spicy foods

*drink plenty of water
*avoid hot and spicey foods
*maintain proper oral health practices

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Bruxism

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Temporomandibular dysfunction

SYMPTOMS OF TMJ DISORDER

• Radiating pain from jaws, neck
• Head aches and ear aches
• Difficulty in chewing
• Clicking or grating noise in ear
• Lockjaw

SYMPTOMS OF TMJ DISORDER

• Uneven, premature bite
• Stiff jaw movements

Treatment of bruxism and Tmj disorder

MANAGEMENT OF BRUXISM AND TMJ DISORDER

• Jaw rest and excerise
• Stress management
• Meditation and yoga
• Occlusal therapy
• Night guard

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Diet

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Managing diet and caries prevention

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• 3months per toothbrush
• Fluoride toothpaste
• Brush 40mins after sweets
• Fissure sealants for kids
• Fruits and vegetables

Management of caries

*balanced diet
*drink plenty of water
*amalgam filling
*composite fillings
*onlays/inlays
*root canal treatment
*porcelain crowns
*stainless steel crowns
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*bridge
*implants
*extractions
*fluoride therapy

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Bleeding gums

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* it's an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth.
* it causes the gum to become red and swollen and bleed easily

* Gingivitis is the mildest form of gum disease.
* periodontal disease is a more severe form.
* it's a major cause of tooth loss.

* receding gums,
* collection of pus in between teeth,
* bad breath/halitosis
* malnutrition,
* tooth mobility,
*low self esteem

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Halitosis

* Feter oris/fege bosta, commonly called bad breath,
* an unpleasant odor present on the exhaled breath,
* in most cases it originates from the gums and tongue by sulphur producing bacteria.

* It's a common phenom affecting over 80million adults worldwide,
* commonly caused by sulphur producing bacteria on the tongue surface and throat.
* the odor could be periodic or persistent.

CAUSES OF HALITOSIS

1. Poor dental hygiene, brushing and flossing,
2. Infections in the mouth and gums,
3. Respiratory tract, throat and lung infections,
4. External agents- garlic, onions, spices,

5. 'Dry mouth'- salivary gland disease or medication,
6. Lifestyle - coffee, tea, cigarette smoking, chewing tobacco, okporoko.

* Fruity breath:- uncontrolled diabetes,
* urine-like breath:- high risk of kidney disease,
* crash-Dieting:- going without food or water for extended periods in the day,

* psychogenic halitosis:- halitosis that is more imagined.
* once bad breath has been diagnosed the outlook for fresh breath is usually excellent after your visit to the dentist.

* morning breath:- usually normal due to decreased salivary flow at night,

How to maintain fresh breath

FRESH BREATH

• Quality tooth brush, changed every 3 months
• Toothpaste containing flouridere
• Regular flossing
• Regular visits to your dentist twice a year
• Review lifestyle choices

Alcohol

-it's detrimental and pose a major threat to your oral health if consumed in excess,
-when alcohol is consumed in combination with tobacco, there is a synergistic increase in its damaging effect,
- 3 times more likely to suffer severe gum disease,
- greater risk of developing cancer of the mouth, throat and esophagus .....

-in chemistry, alcohol is often used as a drying agent and it does the same in your mouth, creating an acidic environment which then softens the enamel ,

-added to the high sugar levels in many types of alcohol and the reduced salivary flow, May subject you to caries,

-it's best adviced to wait 30 minutes before brushing so as to give the saliva enough time to remineralize the enamel already softened by the acid.

Medical conditions that reflect in your oral health

* Hypertension and stroke,
* heart disease,
* premature birth and low birth weight,
* diabetes,
* HIV/aids.....

* osteoporosis,

* Alzheimer's disease,

* sjogren's disorder.

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Hypertension

Heart disease

Diabetes

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HIV/aids

Oral cancer

Symptoms

* lesions in your mouth lasting more than 2weeks,
* hard lump in your cheek,
* white/red splotches in your mouth,
* difficulties in chewing or swallowing of food.....

* numbness in any area of your mouth especially the tongue,
* chronic hoarse voice,
* chronic cough

RISK FACTORS

• Over the age of 40
• Cigarette, chewing tobacco and snuff
• Daily comsumption of alcohol
• Viral infections
• Poor diet difficient in fruits and vegetables

Dental care tips for systemic conditions

- monitor values, blood sugar, bp, blood indices,
- salivary screening for oral cancer,
- strict oral hygiene measures,
- regular dental check up,
- disclose dosage of all medication to your dentist.

Smile

"''...... Judge not your beauty by the number of people who look at you, but rather by the number of people who smile at you''.


(African proverb).

''.....people seldom notice old clothes if you wear a big smile''.


(African proverb).

-Smiling is a powerful facial expression with a long lasting effect on our lives.

-sound oral health regimes and maintainance don't just help you create smiles to let the world know you are happy, it's the easiest and cheapest way to boost your health, your mood, your longevity and even your professional career.

Effects of smiling on your lifestyle

-lowers heart rate
-Reduces stress
-increase productivity
-encourages trust
-produce empathy
-contagious
-build attraction
-younger look
-longevity
-boost immune system

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Conclusion

Regardless of lifestyle choices, your dentist has an array of treatment options to keep your oral health at its optimum . Do schedule an appointment at least twice a year for a comprehensive checkup.

''......appearance is truth''

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Questions and answers