Tooth and mouth health

Information useful for dental and oral health is posted. Please use it for your own health promotion.

【Periodontal disease health check-up】

<Target>

Those who are 40, 50, 60, and 70 years old living in Yokohama City as of the date of the consultation

<Expenses>

500 yen　※Free for 70-year-olds (For other conditions for free, please check the website of [health check-up Periodontal Disease] above)

<Contents of health check-up> Tooth condition (visual examination of all teeth), periodontal tissue condition (measure periodontal pockets of specific teeth)

<Method of consultation>

Please make a reservation directly to the desired medical institution, such as "I want to receive a periodontal disease health check-up in Yokohama City."

Please bring your health insurance card to confirm your identity at the time of consultation.

※As for confirmation of medical institution, please see periodontal disease health check-up conduct medical institution (Sakae Ward) (PDF: 53KB).

【Infant Dental Health Examination】

I go to Check ups for Infants and Toddlers, 1 year and 6 month old and 3 year old.

<Target>

1 year and 6 month old child, 3 year old child Health Checkups target (a letter has been sent to the target person in advance.)

<Inquiry>

To Children and Families Support Division 894-8410

【Pregnant women's dental checkup】

<Target>

Pregnant women with resident registration in Yokohama City

<Number of consultations>

Once during pregnancy

<Expenses>

Free of charge

<Contents of medical examination>

Examination of cavity, tartar, gingival inflammation, etc., and dental health guidance based on the results of medical examinations.

<Method of consultation>

Please make a reservation by telephone or other means to the desired medical institution, "I would like to receive a maternity dental checkup in Yokohama City."

We recommend the appointment time in Consultation hours, an obstetrics and medical institution.

<Proceeds>

Pregnant women's dental checkup consultation ticket, maternal and child health handbook, patient's card Shinryo-ken in Obstetrics and gynaecology

※As for confirmation of medical institution, please see pregnant woman dental checkup conduct medical institution (Sakae Ward) (PDF: 122KB).

【Lifestyle improvement consultation】 (Reservation required)

<Target>

Adults

<Content>

Consultation on periodontal disease, caries, etc., consultation on brushing methods and how to select toothbrushes, etc., consultation on deterioration of mouth function, etc.

<Venue>

2nd floor of new ward office building

<Reservation>

Health and Welfare Division 894-6964

【Consultation for infants and pregnant women Dentistry】 (Reservation required)

<Target>

Preschool children between the ages of 0 and 6, pregnant women who are pregnant or less than one year after childbirth (capacity: 25)

<Content>

Dental checkups by dentists (only for infants), dental brushing consultation by dental hygienists, etc.

<Venue>

Dentistry Counseling Room on the second floor of the new ward office

<Proceeds>

Maternal and Child Health Handbook, Toothbrush, Towel

<Reservation>

As it is a reservation system, please apply in advance from the electronic application form (outside site). Reservations on the day before and on the day can be made by phone.

<Inquiry>

To Children and Families Support Division 894-8410

[Tooth and Mouth Health Course]

If you would like to take a course, please contact us by phone.

<Target>

Adults

<Inquiry>

Health and Welfare Division 894-6964

Cavities and periodontal disease are two major diseases: teeth, which account for nearly 70% of the causes of tooth loss.

Cavities are a disease in which the teeth are melted by acids produced by the cavities that cause cavities, and are said to occur when "bacteria, carbohydrates, tooth quality and time" are combined.

-It's important to prevent caries~　　　　

■Toothpaste

■Cleaning between teeth (using dental floss or interdental brush)

■Use of products containing fluorine compounds (tooth brushing powder, mouthwash, gel, etc.)

■Appropriate intake of carbohydrates

■Regular dental checkups

In periodontal disease, the causative bacteria of periodontal disease enter the inside of the gums from the periodontal pocket (groove between teeth and gums) and cause inflammation.

It is a disease that eventually melts the bones by progressing to the bones that support the teeth and makes the teeth glagle.

The cause of periodontal disease is plaque (plaque) attached to the surface of the teeth.

-It is important to prevent periodontal disease ~

■Toothpaste

■Cleaning between teeth (using dental floss or interdental brush)　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

■Regular dental checkups

■Use of mouthwash

■Non-smoking

If you want to know more about periodontal disease, please see the following document.

・ Periodontal disease prevention flyer (PDF: 2,300KB)　　　　　

・Periodontal disease prevention leaflet (PDF: 4,150KB)

The 8020 (Hachimarunimaru) exercise is an exercise that says, "Let's keep 20 teeth at the age of 80."

A survey of the number of teeth and the situation when chewing revealed that if more than 20 teeth remained, the percentage of people who answered that they could chew and eat anything was more than 80%. . (Figure 1)

For this reason, it is thought that those who are 80 years old and have 20 teeth can eat a variety of ingredients and eat a well-balanced meal.

Now in a super-aging society, let's take care of teeth and mouth so that we can leave 20 teeth at the age of 80.

Do you know the word "oral frail"?

Oral frail is said to be the "weakness of the mouth" that begins with the trivial decline of the mouth.

※Example of a slight decline in the mouth: Squeezing, not chewing hard things, lacking appetite, poor tongue, dry mouth, etc.

Oral frail is a condition between the state of health and the state of need for nursing care. Therefore, it is possible to maintain a healthy mouth function by preventing and improving at the oral frail stage.

About prevention, improvement method, please see oral frail prevention leaflet (PDF: 927KB).

We do not know when and where disasters such as heavy rains, typhoons, and earthquakes that exceed the alert level will occur. If you are affected, know and prepare what kind of oral care you can do.

[What kind of items should I prepare?]

□Toothbrush　□Dental floss　□Interdental brush　□Mouthwash or liquid toothbrushing agent　□Wet sheet for oral care　□Cotton swab　□Cup

□Denture container　□Cleaning agent for dentures　□Tissue paper　

※If you have dentures, don't forget to hold them when you evacuate.

[Why do you need oral care?]

In the event of a disaster, it is difficult to live a daily life due to the effects of water outages and power outages.

In addition, immunity is easily reduced from various stresses and insomnia in evacuation centers and unfamiliar environments, so bacteria in the mouth increase and respiratory infections such as pneumonia and colds are more likely to develop.

In order to prevent these, oral care must be provided even during a disaster.

[How do you care for the oral cavity?]

■If there is water

If you have a toothbrush, brush your teeth. Even if there is no toothpaste, you can remove plaque (plaque) by applying water and polishing.

If you don't have a toothbrush, gargle with water, liquid toothpaste or mouthwash. It is available to lift and spit out dirt in your mouth.

■When there is no water

Remove dirt in your mouth with a towel or tissue paper as much as possible. If you have a liquid toothpaste or mouthwash, you can easily remove plaque (plaque) by using it together.

In addition, wet sheet for oral care is also available to remove dirt and refresh your mouth.

In the event of a disaster, it is easy to get tired both physically and mentally. Let's protect your health from oral care.

Aspiration is when bacteria in the mouth accidentally enter the trachea along with food and saliva that should enter the esophagus. When aspiration is made, a cough comes out to try to come out foreign matter.

However, if the reflection does not occur, it enters the lungs as it is and causes pneumonia.

This is "aspiration pneumonia."

The cause of aspiration is mainly the weakening of swallowing power.

To prevent aspiration pneumonia, take the following actions:

■To increase the number of chewing, to train the function of the mouth with healthy exercises, and to train the ability to swallow.

■After every meal, brush your teeth and reduce the number of bacteria on a daily basis.　

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare advocates the "Chumming 30" campaign, which encourages the habit of chewing more than 30 times per unit. （※１）

This exercise has been shown to promote dietary education through eating methods to address various problems associated with recent changes in food, and to help lead a healthier life.

In addition, fast eating has a close relationship with obesity, and "chewing slowly and well" is positioned as a "chewing method" in the guidelines for treating obesity as one of the behavioral treatments in obesity measures. （※２）　　

※1 Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. 2009.Report on the Study Group on Health and Food Education in Dentistry July 13, 2009.

Final access October 24, 2023. Microsoft Word - Overview.doc (mhlw.go.jp) (external site)

※2 Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. 2020.e-Health Net Early Eating and Obesity-Food "chewing well" and "chewing" food. July 28, 2020.

Final access October 24, 2023. The relationship between fast eating and obesity - "chewing" and "chewing" food. | e-Health Net (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare) (mhlw.go.jp) (outside site)