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Consultant Senior Teaching Fellow in Paediatric Dentistry at the University of Bristol, Rebecca John, speaks at Meningitis Research Foundation's Pushing the Boundaries - Life beyond limb loss day in October 2014
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Tooth damage after meningococcal
septicemia
Rebecca JohnConsultant, Senior Teaching Fellow in Paediatric Dentistry
University of Bristol
Tooth development
Why do teeth get affected with meningococcal septicaemia?
• Viral and bacterial infections in early childhood can disturb dental and orofacial development.
• Serious childhood infections increase the prevalence of dental defects
• Children are more susceptible to developmental defects than adults because they are in a critical stage of development
When do complications become apparent?• 7-8 years • Permanent teeth erupt with discoloration or• Permanent teeth fail to erupt
Which teeth are affected?
Teeth that are developing at the time of the infection.
Baby teeth often spared- Why?
Possible dental defects
• Discoloration of teeth• Defective enamel on teeth- prone to decay• Thin, rough teeth Premature loss of teeth• Malocclusion/Crowding of teeth/ gum disease• Missing teeth• Ectopic eruption of teeth- teeth erupting in the wrong place
Impact of dental problems
• Discomfort/ sensitive teeth• Socialization with peers• Self esteem• Prolonged treatment
What can you do to keep your teeth healthy?
• Eating well• Fluorides• Cleaning teeth• Sealants• Regular check up
Diet and sugar consumption
Fluorides
Toothpaste
X
No rinsing after brushing
X
Sealants
• What are sealants?
plastic coatings which are applied to the chewing surfaces of the molars (back teeth)
Regular check up
Thank you