About dental health

The mouth is part of the body, but it plays a very important role in people's lives, such as eating, breathing, and talking.
In addition, the health of the mouth, which is the entrance to the body, leads to general health.

Please see this homepage (page of Midori Ward Dental Association (outside site)).

Dentistry consultation corner by dentist of Midori Ward Dental Association
Oral Care Goods Introduction Corner

It is important for parents and children to have a healthy mouth for preventing caries in children.
In this classroom, dentists talk about periodontal disease and cavity prevention, and test caries and periodontal disease bacteria for parents.

Preschool children and their parents

• Talk by a dentist: About periodontal disease and cavity prevention
• Brushing care
• Risk check for cavity and periodontal disease

You can participate with your child. (There is a watch by a nursery volunteer in the same room.)
The parking lot is charged. (There is a one-hour reduction from the entrance.)

A condition in which muscle strength and mental and physical vitality decline as they get older is called "frail". The stage between health and disability (needing nursing care) is called the "frail stage", and it is said that after this stage, it becomes the state of need for nursing care.

Deterioration of teeth and mouth condition (deterioration of oral function) is called oral frail. Oral flails have been found to be more likely to cause flails. In order to live a healthy daily life, it is important to keep in mind dental health every day.

By chewing more than 30 times, nutrients can be digested and absorbed well.
In addition, the secretion of saliva is promoted, and various effects can be expected.

1. Prevention of obesity
2. Gastrointestinal tract (digestion aid)
3. Cleaning the mouth
4. Stimulation to the brain

It is said that many people who have more than 20 remaining teeth have smooth daily movements such as getting up and walking, and many people are spending their daily lives well. I want to leave 20 teeth at the age of 80 and enjoy my daily diet with my own teeth.
To do so, regular dental examinations and daily brushing are important.

Diseases in the oral cavity are mainly cavity and periodontal disease.
These diseases can prevent tooth loss and chewing. If you feel uncomfortable with your teeth, consult your dentist as soon as possible.

It is a disease in which cavities produce acid from sugars and the acid dissolve teeth due to the acid.

A disease in which bacteria invaded through the gap between the teeth and gums (gingivals) (periodontal pockets) cause inflammation of the gums, and even dissolve the bones (alveolar bones) that support the teeth and make them go around.

Regular checks with your GP are very important, even if there is no particular pain in your mouth.
If you have a family doctor, take a look at it regularly.

We carry out periodontal disease health check-up with the aim of promoting the prevention and early detection of periodontal disease, which is a major cause of tooth loss, and supporting the elderly to live a healthy and comfortable life.

40, 50, 60, and 70 years old living in Yokohama City

• For those aged 40, 50, and 60: 500 yen
• 70 years old: Free (0 yen)

For medical institutions, please refer to the Yokohama City page "List of Periodontal Disease health check-up Conducted Medical Institutions"