Dental Health and Hygiene

Course description

Dental health involves maintaining a clean mouth free of diseases and other dental disorders. But did you know that dental problems can affect vital organs in your body, including the heart? What are the ways in which you can take personal care of your dental health and prevent these dental diseases from ravaging your overall health? In this course, you will learn the nitty-gritty of dental health and hygiene in basic terms.

Philosophers and other professionals say that ‘your health is your wealth’ and they are not far from the truth. Improper care of your mouth can potentially cause harm to the rest of your body and we cannot overemphasise this enough. Dental health is the skylight to your overall health. This course teaches you the importance and benefits of dental health. What is the cost of dental hygiene? Suppose you develop tooth decay and gum disease due to poor oral hygiene. In that case, you could pay for anything from fillings and crowns to more expensive procedures like root canals or surgery to extract damaged teeth and insert dental implants. In comparison, maintaining basic oral hygiene and preventive tooth cleaning measures are inexpensive. We will explore various affordable oral care methods by which you can achieve healthy teeth and gums.

Familiarise yourself with the development and formation of human teeth and their morphological and physiological phases. Find out the various types of common and fatal oral and dental diseases and how to take preventative measures against them. Good nutritional health promotes good oral health and poor dietary choices are associated with poor oral health. We analyse different types of food that positively and negatively impact your teeth. Investigate nutritional tips and the appropriate diet to maintain healthy teeth. In addition, explore how to take care of your children’s teeth in paediatric dentistry. Parents need to know what to expect during the teething stages and how to make the process less painful for their children and establish a dental hygiene routine.

Nowadays, natural medicines are part of dental treatment due to their reduced toxicity, wide availability and cost-effectiveness. In addition, herbal medicines are generally considered safe. Gain insight into traditional cleaning methods and natural oral care elements. Dental phobia is a common fear expressed by people of all ages. We will examine the causes of dental phobia and how to ease it. Finally, we will teach you about dentures, denture care and denture reclining or rebasing. This course is ideal for everyone who takes their health seriously. It enlightens and provides you with all the essential knowledge you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle by taking care of your mouth. Start this course and never experience any of the discomforts associated with oral dental diseases.