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    every smile

    How you can support the oral health of a person with a disability

    • Support daily mouth care

      By supporting daily care of teeth and gums you help a person to keep their mouth and body healthy.
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    • Support a healthy diet

      By encouraging healthy food and drink choices, you can help someone reduce their risk of tooth decay.
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    • Support regular dental check-ups

      Regular check-ups are important not just for any necessary treatment, but also get advice and support to help prevent oral disease.
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    Why mouths matter

    A healthy mouth contributes to a healthy body and can be a big part of how we look and feel about ourselves.

    • Why oral health is important

      A healthy mouth lets people eat, speak and smile without pain or embarrassment.
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    • Oral health and disability

      People with disability experience more oral health problems than people without disability.
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    • Mouth and teeth basics

      Take a quick tour of the mouth.
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    • What causes disease in the mouth?

      This is complicated and includes factors such as age, genetics, lifestyle factors and the social and environmental influences.
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    • Tooth decay

      Did you know that tooth decay is Australia’s most common health problem? Did you also know that it’s mostly preventable?
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    • Gum disease (periodontal disease)

      Gum disease is the fifth most common health problem in Australia. It can be prevented.
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    • What is plaque?

      Plaque is a clear, sticky coating that forms on the teeth, gums and other parts of the mouth (and dentures).
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    • Medications and oral health

      Many common medications have side effects which can impact oral health.
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    • Dry mouth (xerostomia)

      Dry mouth occurs when there is reduced saliva flow.
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    • Other mouth conditions

      Aside from tooth decay and gum disease, there are a number of other mouth conditions.
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    You don’t have to be an oral health professional to have a positive impact on someone’s oral health.

    If you support someone to maintain their health and wellbeing, you play a vital role in helping them prevent mouth problems that can cause pain and discomfort and affect their enjoyment of life.

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