Transcript Presentation 4 – Bacteria and Decay

BACTERIA, PLAQUE &
TOOTH DECAY
WHAT IS BACTERIA?
Bacteria are everywhere – some are harmless
but some are harmful as they cause disease.
WHAT IS PLAQUE?
WHAT IS TOOTH DECAY?
HOW DOES TOOTH DECAY HAPPEN?
WHAT DO HEALTHY GUMS LOOK LIKE?
GINGIVITIS,PERIODONTITIS & GUM
DISEASE
HOW CAN YOU STOP TOOTH DECAY &
GUM DISEASE?
Eat less
sugar
Brush
twice a
day
Use floss &
mouthwash
Go to your
dentist
regularly
What have you learned
today…?