Dentist speech
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Taking care of your teeth is important for maintaining proper nutrition, articulation, and overall health. Regular dental checkups are crucial for detecting cavities early when they are still small and easy to treat. Modern dentistry now uses techniques like air abrasion that eliminate drills and needles, making procedures more comfortable. The majority of adults have some form of gum disease, which is a primary cause of tooth loss if left untreated. Periodontal disease starts as reversible gingivitis but can progress to periodontitis and bone loss if plaque is not removed from teeth. Seeing a dentist regularly is essential for preventing cavities, gum disease, and potential tooth loss.
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Dentist speech
- 1. I. Intro – Do you want to keep your teeth for your whole life? Many people don’t realize that your teeth help you maintain proper nutrition and help with articulation of words. Imagine going a whole day without any of your teeth. Taking care of your teeth is essential and is something that can’t be done by yourself. Going to the dentist is something that everyone should do for the reasons that I am going to present to you. By the end of this speech I hope your image of the dentist will change. II. Modern Dentistry A. Cavities- a. Early prevention of cavities-frequent exams catch early problems and prevent toothaches….new technology enables Dentists to detect cavities at their earliest stage… finding cavities early enables fillings to be done with new painless technology (look to Diagnodent info) b. No longer use drills (look at Air Abrasion info) c. Don’t always need anesthetic for small fillings B. Air Abrasion a. Enables no anesethic filling, which means no needles b. Streamlined powder under pressure instead of drill c. No hideous sound or vibration from drill e. Only removes bad part of tooth leaving all healthy tooth=smaller filling C. Diagnodent a. Helps find cavities at earliest stage before broken through the outer surface of the tooth (enamel layer) III. Periodontal Disease A. Facts a. Roughly 70-80 percent of adults have some form of gum disease b. Primary cause of tooth loss in adults, although normally not associated with pain as disease progresses B. Gingivitis (gingiva = gums, -itis = inflammation) a. Inflammation of gums b. Reversible form of periodontal disease c. No bone loss – reason why reversible C. Periodontitis a. Infection deep enough to effect bone b. Not reversible because bone is lost c. Bone continues to be lost until treated and maintained d. If not treated soon enough teeth could begin to move and could be lost D. Causes a. Plaque 1. Sticky colorless film of bacteria that constantly forms on teeth 2. If not removed can harden turns into tartar (calculus) b. Tartar/ Calculus 1. Calcified plaque that can’t be removed from teeth with toothbrush or floss. 2. Must be removed by dental professional c. Bad oral hygiene
- 2. 1. Not brushing two to three times a day 2. Not flossing daily 3. Tobacco use and alcohol consumption 4. Not thoroughly removing plaque when brushing and flossing d. Teeth not properly aligned- may have needed othrodontic work 1. More plaque accumulates and often missed when brushing and flossing E. Other Health Risks (same bacteria found to cause health and oral problems) a. Heart Disease b. Diabetes c. Stroke d. Pre-term low weight births e. Ulcers f. Osteoperosis IV. Conclusion – Now that I have given you information on modern dentistry and periodontal disease hopefully you realize how important going to the dentist is. If you don’t want to be someone that has to live without your natural teeth or rely on dentures go see a local dentist today. Sources: www.perio.org www.dentalairabrasion.com www.chw.org