Transcript Oral Health - The Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral

Oral Health
in the
Child Care Setting
From the Bureau of Oral Health
ODH
• 2004-05 Survey of the Oral Health of Ohio
Schoolchildren—Key Findings
– Dental disease remains a common condition
– 55% children experience tooth decay by 3rd
– Overall oral health
– of Ohio’s children is not improving
dramatically
Objectives
• Define the process of tooth
decay and its causes
• Give 2 examples of
appropriate oral heath care in
a child care setting
• Identify the treatment steps
in a dental emergency
Dental Surgery
• 4 year old boy
• History of congenital heart
disease
• Severe dental caries
• Pain when chewing food
• Surgery for teeth extractions
Did You Know…
• More people use blue toothbrushes than red
ones.
• Like fingerprints, everyone’s tongue print is
different .
• The toothbrush is first on the list of
inventions that adults could not live without.
• The average person only brushes for 45 - 70
seconds a day, the recommended
amount of time is 2-3 minutes.
Teeth Are Important
• Smiling
• Chewing
• Speaking
• Jaw Placement
• Baby teeth
Oral Health Facts
Tooth Decay :
• More common
than asthma
• Affects all age
groups
What is Tooth Decay?
An active process of tooth damage
resulting from interactions between
teeth, food and bacteria.
Chain of Decay
• Sugars + Bacteria = Acid
• Acid + Tooth = DECAY
Problems Associated with
Tooth Decay in Early Childhood
Problems Associated with Tooth Decay
1. Destruction of teeth
2. Difficulty Chewing
3. Speech problems
4. Poor self image
5. Severe Infections
6. Negative affect on learning
Primary Teeth
X-ray of a 5-6 year old child
Many Faces of Decay
Contributing Factors for Cavities
Not Enough..
Not what you eat, but how often
pH
Safe
Zone
Danger
Zone
6
Bottle
7
Breakfast
8
9
Snack
10
Sippy Cup
11
Sippy Cup
Frequency of sugar is more
important than the amount.
12
1
Lunch
Dentally Safe Drinks
•WATER
•Other drinks taken at one “sitting”
and not sipped all day long.
Check Food Labels for Sugar Content:
•Low:
0-8 grams
•Medium: 9-11 grams
•High:
12+ grams
How Much Sugar Is In That Bottle?
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
Teething
Comfort Measures
Why Brush Teeth in Day Care Centers?
• Develop good habits
• Children may not
brush at home
• Children learn basic
hygiene principals
Oral Hygiene in the Child Care Setting
Infant Mouth Care
Good, Better, Best
Tooth Brushing In Child Care
Soft bristle tooth
brush
Half a pea size
amount of
toothpaste
Use a circular motion
Care Of The Toothbrush
• Air-dry in an upright position
• Toothbrushes should not touch or drip
on another toothbrush
• Toothbrushes are not to touch other
people or objects
• Replacement of toothbrush
Storing Toothbrushes
A Word about Fluoride
Steps to Good Oral Health
Teeth
are
Jewels
not
Tools
Dental First Aid
• ODH/ODJFS Chart
• Baby tooth should
not be replanted
• Place permanent
tooth in HBSS or
milk, if not available
Loosened~ Chipped Tooth
• Rinse the mouth
• Apply a cold compress
• Do not reposition the
tooth
Tying It All Together
A
Few
Handouts...
Songs….
Fun Activities
Questions??
• One thing that I have learned ….
Resources
• www.headstartinfo.org -HSIPC Head Start Bulletin
• www.odh.state.oh.us -ODH, Bureau of Oral Health
Services
• www.ada.org - American Dental Association
• www.cdc.gov -CDC’s Oral Health Program
• www.aapd.org - American Academy of Pediatric
Dentistry
• www.bmcc.org/Headstart/Dental - Head Start Dental
Health Curriculum
• www.colgatebsbf.com - Colgate Bright Smiles
Education Pages
• www.cdhp.org -Children’s Dental Heath Project
• www.kidshealth.org - Kids Health