Startling Statistics – India
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Estimated 90% of the national population affected various dental diseases |
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One oral-cancer related death occurs every 7 minutes |
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Oral cancers account for 40% of all diagnosed cancers. |
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Mortality rate associated with oral cancer has not improved in the last 40 years |
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One dentist for 10,000 people in urban areas and an estimated 2.5 lakh people in rural areas. |
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Number of people afflicted with dental diseases rising at an alarming rate |
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Dental HygIndia |
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| Mission: To spread awareness and improve dental health among children in order to foster the development of oral health conditions in India |
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The importance of oral hygiene and common dental conditions |
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Why is good oral hygiene important? |
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Healthy teeth allow you to eat and speak properly |
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It reduces the risk of dental problems such as gingivitis and bad breath |
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It is necessary for your overall well-being |
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What are “cavities” or tooth decay? |
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Oral bacteria build up on teeth and digest sugars to make acids that weaken tooth enamel |
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Commonly located among chewing surfaces in mouth or between teeth |
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A cavity can destroy the tooth, kill the delicate nerves at its center, and infect the root tip |
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| What is bottle decay? |
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Caused by frequent exposure of child’s teeth to sugars or milk |
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Results when bottle is left overnight in baby’s mouth |
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Acid in foods results in tooth decay |
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What is gum disease? |
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An inflammation of the gums that may affect the bone which supports the teeth |
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Caused by bacteria in plaque (a sticky layer formed on teeth) |
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Gingivitis: First stage of gum disease where gums are inflamed due to plaque |
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Periodontitis: Second stage where supporting bone and teeth fibers are irreversibly damaged and an area below the gumline begins to trap food and plaque |
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Advanced Periodontitis: Final stage where bone and teeth fibers are destroyed, causing teeth to loosen or shift |
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What is oral cancer? |
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Cancer which may develop in any part of the oral cavity or oropharynx |
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Usually begins in the flat cells of the surface of the mouth and may spread to other parts of the body |
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Possible risk factors include genetics, tobacco, alcohol and sun exposure |
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May result in mortality |
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