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Healthy Habits and Mouth/Body Connection 2

Things are not always the way they seem…

Making the connection • Link between oral health and total body health • Link between what we eat and drink and our mouth/body health • Link between diabetes and oral health • Link between your heart and oral health • Do we NEED teeth?

Can you die from a cavity?

Top 8 leading causes of death in the U.S. • Heart disease • Cancer • Chronic lower respiratory disease • Accidents • Stroke • Alzheimer’s disease • Diabetes (Type 1) 5%, (Type 2) 90 – 95% • Influenza and pneumonia

Link between oral health and total body health • It’s important to see a dentist regularly, even if you have wonderful home care • The oral cavity will show signs and symptoms of deficiencies in your body currently and during tooth development. Some of these include lack of: − Vitamin K − Iron − Vitamin C − Vitamin B (complex) − Vitamin A − Protein

Gum disease linked to total body health “A growing body of evidence has linked oral health, particularly periodontal (gum) disease, to several chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. In pregnant women, poor oral health has also been associated with premature births and low birth weight” – HealthyPeople.gov

Diseases of tissues in oral cavity

Dental hygiene instruments

Severe periodontal disease

Link between oral health and total body health • Cancer — During your dental exam, your dentist should give you an oral cancer screening to help detect lumps or other changes in your throat, neck, jaw, skin or thyroid • Heart disease — If you have moderate to advanced gum disease, you’re more likely to have cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, than someone with healthy gums. Studies have not shown that one condition causes the other, but the two conditions share many risk factors, such as smoking, poor diet and diabetes. • Kidney disease — Chronic bad breath, an unpleasant taste in your mouth and dry mouth are often signs of this condition. When the kidneys don’t function properly, the by-products of incomplete protein breakdown are released, causing an unpleasant taste or mouth odor. • Anxiety — Did you know that anxiety can affect your oral health? Stress affects the immune system, reducing your body’s defense against the bacteria that can lead to gum infection. • Other medical conditions that your dentist may detect include: thyroid problems, high blood pressure, asthma, sleep and breathing disorders, skin rashes, bruxism (teeth grinding), HIV, tuberculosis, drug abuse, anorexia, digestive disorders and upper respiratory problems • Remember: Giving your mouth the same attention you give the rest of your body can really pay off in the long run. Make an appointment with your dentist today. www.deltadentalins.com/oral_health/overall_health.html

Link between diabetes and oral health • Signs and symptoms in oral cavity can contribute to a diagnoses of diabetes − Gingivitis − Mild to severe periodontal disease • Chronic infection of oral tissues contributes to uncontrollable blood glucose levels − Causing illness and affecting organs and tissues

Link between diabetes and oral health There are more bacteria in your mouth right now than there are people on earth. If those germs settle into your gums, you've got gum disease. Unfortunately, if you have diabetes, you are at higher risk for gum problems. Poor blood glucose control makes gum problems more likely. American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org/?loc=bb-dorg

Treatment of gum disease improves glycemic control by 10 – 20% http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and- care/oral-health-and-hygiene/diabetes-and-oral-health.html

HbA1c mmol/mol % Below 42 Normal Below 6.0% mmol/mol 42 to 47 Prediabetes 6.0% to 6.4% mmol/mol 48 mmol/mol Diabetes 6.5% or over or over https://www.diabetes.co.uk/images/hba1c-chart.jpg

Percentage of Type 1 vs. Type 2 diabetes Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30329-4027, USA

Link between heart disease and oral health Heart disease If you have moderate to advanced gum disease, you're more likely to have cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, than someone with healthy gums. Studies have not shown that one condition causes the other, but the two conditions share many risk factors, such as smoking, poor diet and diabetes. www.deltadentalins.com/oral_health/overall_health.html

Your body is connected to your mouth www.perio.org/consumer/gum-disease-and-heart-disease

Resources for link between gum disease and systemic diseases Let’s look at a couple of resources www.perio.org/ www.deltadentalins.com/ Available in all languages

Good foods vs. bad foods

Good vs. bad • Good drinks • Bad drinks − ______________________ − _____________________ − ______________________ − _____________________ • Good foods • Bad foods − ______________________ − _____________________ − ______________________ − _____________________

Good foods vs. bad foods

Good foods vs. bad foods

Good snacks vs. bad snacks VS.

Good snacks vs. bad snacks VS.

Good snacking foods and drinks

Good drinks

Good drinks vs. bad drinks VS .

Good foods/drinks in disguise INGREDIENTS: WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, VEGETABLE JUICE (WATER AND CONCENTRATED JUICES OF SWEET POTATOES, CARROTS), NATURAL FLAVORING, FRUIT JUICE (WATER AND CONCENTRATED JUICE OF CHERRIES, STRAWBERRIES, RED RASPBERRIES, BLACKBERRIES), CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID, VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID), RED 40, SUCRALOSE, NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12).

Which is your favorite? www.reviews.com/research/bottled-water-acidity/

How acidic is your bottled water? https://www.reviews.com/research/bottled-water-acidity/

Best drink ever

Process of decay

What happens in your mouth after you eat? youtube.com/watch?v=2caKueedluk&t=52s 1:20

Prevention pays — nearly all oral diseases are preventable • National average of common preventive services − Fluoride treatment: $31.70 (child), $32.59 (adult) − Annual exam: $44.10 − Cleaning: $61.14 (child), $82.08 (adult) − Sealant application per tooth: $44.12 • National average of common restorative services − Amalgam filling, two-surface in a permanent tooth: $146.61 − Resin-based tooth-colored filling: $197.09 − Root canal on a molar: $918.88 − Crown: $1,026.30 − Simple extraction: 147.32 www.ada.org/~/media/ADA/Public%20Programs/Files/bringing-disease-prevention-to-communities_adh.ashx

Good habits — let’s get started!

My recipe for oral health habits • Brush two times a day, using a mechanical or manual toothbrush • Use toothpaste with fluoride • Floss once a day • Clean your tongue • Use an antibacterial mouth rinse with fluoride (no alcohol) • Use picks or flossers (Keep them EVERYWHERE) • Use xylitol products • Drink water, and swish with water • Extra info for those with chronic canker or cold sores (sodium lauryl sulfate) • Wear a sports guard

How’s my oral health? • Take a self assessment to see if you are at risk for any of the following diseases: − Tooth decay − Gum disease − Oral cancer • Risk score vs. disease score • Breakout session

Next steps • Visit the Delta Dental of Oregon booth to take your self assessment − Delta Dental of Oregon members may receive extra dental benefits to help prevent them from developing oral diseases • Practice healthy habits to sustain and improve your oral health • Questions?