2. • Your oral health depends on many factors
such as what you eat and your overall
health and hygiene routine.
• Changes in your overall health often
results in changes from your oral health
such as dental hygiene.

3. •Talk to your dentist or dental hygienist
about your oral health practices and
create an effective routine.

4. • Fluoride strengthens developing
teeth in children.
•It also helps prevent decay in
adults and children.
•Toothpastes and mouthwashes are
good sources of fluoride.

5. • Brush teeth at least twice a
day.
• It’s even better to brush after
every meal.
• Floss at least once a day.

6. • Eat more healthy snack
• Avoid ‘junk food’
• Brush teeth after snacking

7. • Greater risk of oral cancer
• Increases chances of gingivitis
• Tooth decay is more likely
• Bad breath

8. • Swollen gums
• Chipped teeth
• Discolored teeth
• Sores on your gum, cheeks, and teeth

9. • Ask your dentist how often you should visit.
• If you have braces or have a history of
cavities, you need to see your dentist more
often.