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Oral infections are easily treated in the early stages of disease which avoids more serious outcomes and costs.

Examples of oral infections are:

  • Decay
  • Periodontal (gum) disease

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  • Why Oral Health is Important
    • A.1 Facts
      • Consequences of Poor Oral Health
      • Benefits of Good Health
    • A.2 Common Oral Health Problems
      • Infections
      • Signs of Oral Pain
      • Oral Lesions
      • Dry Mouth
  • Providing Daily Care
    • B.1 Preparing for Oral Care
      • Materials
      • Preparing the Environment
    • B.2 Inspecting for Problems
      • Importance of Visual Inspection
      • Teeth
      • Oral Skin
      • Dentures, Implants, or Fixed Bridges
    • B.3 Oral Hygiene Care
      • Managing Dry Mouth
      • Brushing Teeth
      • Brushing Dentures
      • Oral Skin and Gums
    • B. 4 Denture Care
      • Types of Dentures
      • Removing and Inserting Dentures
      • Overnight Care
      • Cracks and Fractures
  • Overcoming Barriers to Good Care
    • C.1 Good Care Techniques
      • Communication Techniques
      • Environmental Techniques
    • C.2 Challenging responses in Providing Care
      • Introduction
      • Most Common Challenging Responses
    • C.3 Physical Challenges in Providing Care
      • Physical Symptoms and Responses
      • Side Effects of Treatments
  • What Should I Do If…?