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  HOW TO START TOBACCO CESSATION SERVICES  TARGETS :   Specific targets -  Current smokers  Current SLT users  Families of these people   General targets-  All non smokers  School children  College children  Women   Aim is to make current users quit and to keep others from getting into the vicious cycle of tobacco PLANNING   Infrastructure One room for OPD services including computer. Staff recruitment Doctor Counseller Social worker Computer operator Attendent Location Well connected with road and public transport. Pre launch publicity Focus should be drawn towards school and college students. Launch and post launch publicity Pubicity of the clinic should b done on a continious basis so that it continues to attract people. EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED- • Educational material • Computer • Breath CO analyzer • Telephone connection • Kit for measuring saliva and urine cotinine levels • Medicines • Contact with alcohol de-addic...
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How to prevent your teeth from decay

 Dr. Shejal Solanki

Foods and drinks that are high in sugars are the cause of tooth decay. When you eat these foods the bacteria break down the sugars to make acid. Acid combined with bacteria, food particles and saliva forms a sticky substance called plaque which covers your teeth.

Over time the plaque will weaken the surface your tooth making it more prone to further attack. Eventually the tooth will become so weak that it crumbles.

Prevention

Good oral and dental hygiene can help you avoid cavities and tooth decay. Here are some tips to help prevent cavities. Ask your dentist which tips are best for you.

  • Brush with fluoride toothpaste after eating or drinking. Brush your teeth at least twice a day and ideally after every meal, using fluoride-containing toothpaste. To clean between your teeth, floss or use an interdental cleaner .

  • Rinse your mouth.  use a mouth rinse with fluoride.
  • Visit your dentist regularly. Get professional teeth cleanings and regular oral exams, which can help prevent problems or spot them early. 
  • Consider dental sealants. A sealant is a protective plastic coating applied to the chewing surface of back teeth. It seals off grooves and crannies that tend to collect food, protecting tooth enamel from plaque and acid. 
  • Drink some tap water. Most public water supplies have added fluoride, which can help reduce tooth decay significantly. If you drink only bottled water that doesn't contain fluoride, you'll miss out on fluoride benefits.
  • Avoid frequent snacking and sipping. Whenever you eat or drink beverages other than water, you help your mouth bacteria create acids that can destroy tooth enamel. If you snack or drink throughout the day, your teeth are under constant attack.
  • Eat tooth-healthy foods, foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables increase saliva flow, and unsweetened coffee, tea and sugar-free gum help wash away food particles.
  • Consider fluoride treatments. Your dentist may recommend periodic fluoride treatments, especially if you aren't getting enough fluoride through fluoridated drinking water and other sources. 
  • Ask about antibacterial treatments your dentist may recommend special antibacterial mouth rinses or other treatments to help cut down on harmful bacteria in your mouth.
  • Combined treatments. Chewing xylitol-based gum along with prescription fluoride and an antibacterial rinse can help reduce the risk of cavities.
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