MEMBERS GROUP

NAME
KRESNA MAULANA
ESNA TRI RAHMI
MIRNA
SULASTRI

What is

Teeth

Teeth Decay
Teeth decay (or dental caries) is an
infectious disease process that
causes damage to the structure of
teeth.
TEETH DECAY is the destruction
of teeth structure caused by lack
of cleanliness of the teeth that
causes the growth of bacteria in
mouth
that
lead todecay
dentalor
It isthe
also
known
asdental
caries.
dental
caries.

Signs and
Symptoms

TOOTHACHE
TOOTCH SENSITIVITY
GREY, BROWN OR BLACK
SPOTSAPPEARING ON YOUR TEETH
BAD BREATH
AN UNPLEASANT TASTE IN YOUR MOUTH
SEVERE DAMAGE MAY BE CAUSED DUE TO
THE ACCUMULATION OF PUS IN AN ABSCESS
CAN CAUSE SYMPTOMS SUCH AS FEVER,
JAW SWOLLEN, INFLAMMATION GLAND
FOLLOWED BY EXCRUCIATING PAIN.

If untreated, tooth decay can

lead to further problems such
as tooth decay (cavities)
disease

CAUSES OF TEETH
DECAY

1. One of the most

common cause is the

accumulation of
plaque on the tooth
cavity. Bacteria in
the mouth break
down food and turn

2. EXCESS OF LACTIC ACID IN THE

MOUTH
CAN CAUSE CAVITIES IN TEETH,
WICH CAUSE DAMAGE.

Not right brushing and

flossing of the teeth
and poor oral hygiene
are some other causes.

TYPES OF FOOD AND DRINK and

BAD HABITS TRIGGER TEETH
DECAY
1. CHOCOLATE
CHOCOLATE IF
EATEN
EXCESSIVELY PLUS
NOT BRUSH YOUR
TEETH AFTER
EATING CAN LEAD
TO DENTAL
CARIES.

 2. CANDY
Eating candy is
fine, but not too
much because it
can lead to dental
caries remember
candy containing
sugar.

3. SOFT DRINK
Carbonated
drinks, soft drinks
containing alias
phosphoric acid,
which over time
can erode the
teeth.

 4. CARBOHYDRATE FOODS
CARBOHYDRATE FOODS
THAT CONTAIN SUGAR,
IF AFTER EATING
CARBOHYDRATE FOODS
THAT YOU DONT BRUSH
YOUR TEETH, THE
SUGAR WILL STICK TO
THE TEETH THAT CAN
LEAD TO BACTERIA
THAT CAUSE CARIES

Bad Habits

EXAMPLES OF SOME BAD HABITS THAT CAN DAMAGE TEETH

Brushing your teeth too hard

Often drink soft drinks
Using teeth as aids
Eating too much acid foods
Eating hot food and drink
cold water.

HOW TO PREVENT
TEETH DECAY

To do this, you should:

Brush your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste

twice a day, spending at least two minutes
each time

Use floss or an interdental toothbrush at

least once a day to clean between your
teeth and under the gum line

Cut down on sugary and starchy food and

drinks, particularly between meals or
within an hour of going to bed.

Avoid foods that cling on to the tooth viz.

sticky sweet gums or chewing gums, hard
candies, lollipops, chewable candies, potato
chips, raisins, fries, cookies, cakes etc.
Avoid smoking or chewing tobacco - Tobacco
causes teeth decay and stains apart from
being the major reason of oral cancer.
Avoid energy drinks & colas. They contain
acids which enhance teeth decay. If you
consume , rinse your mouth immediately
afterwards.
Have sufficient vit. D, calcium and
phosphorus

THANK YOU

BY : GROUP 14