ACCESSORISE YOUR SMILE FOR

A CAVITY FREE

FUTURE

THE PROBLEM: DENTAL CARIES

Disease

Dental hard tissue

Oral infection

Host, plaque, diet interaction

THE PROCESS

Bacteria +

NutrientsAcid Cavity PAIN!!!

Filling & RestorationFluorideTeeth Brushing

THE TREND

Source: Armfield & Spencer 2008

ADOLESCENT BEHAVIOURAL BARRIERS

Adolescents are going through a phase of transition

Greater independence and interaction with peers Peer pressure, body image

They have more choices

Rebellious against authority

HOW CAN THE DENTIST ENCOURAGE GOOD ORAL SELFCARE?

appearance is a high motive for teenagers to care for their teeth Dental accessories

Linking appearance to dental care

RISK FACTORS:SUGAR, Sugar, Sugar, Sugar, Sugar, Sugar, Sugar, Sugar, Sugar, Sugarr………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Among 707 students between 13-18 years old 96.3% Drinks Soda 50.1% Drinks 2+ Sodas per day

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SMOKING

Along 5,347 high school students14% had experienced smoking61.2% from the group started before 15

Reason for initiationPaternal smokingMedia influencePeers influence

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BULIMIA NERVOSA

Repetition of vomiting

Erosion of enamel

Swelling and tenderness in the throat and Salivary gland

Restraining intake follow by excessive intake

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ADOLESCENT BEHAVIOURAL BARRIERS

Adolescents are going through a phase of transition

Greater independence and interaction with peers Peer pressure, body image

They have more choices

Rebellious against authority

HOW CAN THE DENTIST ENCOURAGE GOOD ORAL SELFCARE?

appearance is a high motive for teenagers to care for their teeth Dental accessories

Linking appearance to dental care

ACCESSORY BAG

Iphone Case + CharmIPHONE CASE + CHARM

Mirror Screen ProtectorMIRROR SCREEN PROTECTOR

Lipstick Combination Toothbrush

LIPSTICK COMBINATION TOOTHBRUSH

Dual Action MouthwashDUAL ACTION MOUTHWASH

Let them take control

brush

floss

rinse

look after my own oral health