Pre-school children Oral Cares.docx

**Pre-school children -- Oral Cares** Perry is 4 years old. Look at the photograph of Perry's teeth and answer the following Close-up of a child\'s mouth with missing teeth Description automatically generated **What is the health professional looking at during Lift the Lip screening?** They exami...

**Pre-school children -- Oral Cares** Perry is 4 years old. Look at the photograph of Perry's teeth and answer the following Close-up of a child\'s mouth with missing teeth Description automatically generated **What is the health professional looking at during Lift the Lip screening?** They examine the front and back of the upper front teeth, as well as the entire mouth, for chalky white spots or patches, yellow or brownish discolouration, or visible cavities. Additionally, they are checking for visible Plaque and food debris, and ensuring that the child\'s tooth eruption is proceeding according to the normal schedule. **Why should Perry not have a high dietary sugar intake?:** Frequent consumption of sugary foods and drinks can be harmful to teeth and lead to the development of dental caries. Sugary foods and drinks not only contribute to tooth decay but also provide excess energy while offering limited nutritional value, which can contribute to the development of obesity. **How does fluoride help strengthen teeth?** Fluoride helps strengthen teeth by **replacing ions in the mineral component of enamel** and forming a stronger mineral known as fluorapatite. This process makes the tooth more **resistant to demineralisation** and **early stages of dental decay** **What are four interventions to reduce any tooth decay?:** Brush his teeth twice a day with a smear of fluoride toothpaste and assist him until he is eight or nine years old. Choose foods and drinks low in sugar, and if sugary foods are eaten, they should be taken at meal times instead of snacks. Drinks of choice of water or full-fat cow\'s milk. Have regular dental check-ups at a Community Oral Health Service and 'lift his lip' checks regularly for visible decay. **Terminology** **What is the definition of Buccal?** Pertaining to the cheek **What is the definition of Candidiasis?** A fungal infection of the mouth **What is the definition of Epistaxis** Nose bleed **What is the definition of Kopliks spots?** Small, blue-white spots with red halo over oral mucosa, an early sign of measles **What is the definition of Bruxism?** Teeth grinding **What is the definition of Caries?** Decay of the teeth **What is the definition of Gingivitis?** Red swollen gums that bleed easily **What is the definition of Herpes simplex?** Clear vesicles caused by a virus. Form a redden base that evolves into pustules, usually located at the lip **What is the definition of Rhinitis?** Inflammation of the nasal mucosa **What is the definition of pharyngitis?** Inflammation of the throat **What is the definition of Plaque?** Soft whitish debris found on the teeth **What is the definition of Halioitis?** Bad breath