Alfred Ajibola
- 28th December, 2025 @ 12:38 PM
Topics in Home Economics
PVS Examination for JSS1 First Term Exercise: Types, Importance and Guidelines for exercising the body Posture: Importance and Guidelines for a Good Posture Fatigue, Rest and Sleep The Skin:Types, Functions, Care of Skin and Skin Infections The Skin: Layers, Functions, Care and Skin Injuries Tooth Infection: Causes and Prevention of Tooth Infection The Tooth: Structure, Type, Functions and Care of the Teeth Feet, Nails and Pedicuring The Hands, Nails and Manicuring The Ear and Nose: Structure, Functions and Care of the Ear and Nose The Eye: Structure, Functions, Care of the Eye and Eye Defects in Humans Hair Infection; Types, Treatment and Prevention of Hair Infections The Hair: Types, Functions, and Care of the Hair Careers in Home Economics and Importance of Home Economics Introduction to Home Economics Home Economice Scheme of Work for JSS1, First Term Aims and Objectives of Home Economics: Topics covered in Home Economics Bloating: Factors that causes bloating and its treatment How to prepare the Nigerian coconut riceAcademic Questions in Home Economics
A tooth infection (also termed as dental abscess) refers to a swollen area within the teeth tissues, containing an accumulation of pus which resulted from the actions of bacteria within the pulp cavity, consequently bringing about intense pain and it's decay.
Please read on the ears and nose in home economics here.
Poor oral hygiene (e.g lack of daily brushing of teeth) may result in tooth decay.
Taking excess sugar, sweets, and starchy food.
Putting dirty objects or fingers in the mouth.
Failure to clean the tooth regularly.
Habit of picking the teeth with sharp and ponted objects.
Mouth infection may be caused by untreated tooth decay.
An accidental injury can bring out the breakage of a tooth, and even a tooth infection if left untreated.
Excessive grinding of the teeth against themselves (especially when not chewing food) can cause cracks and wear on the enamel, making it more vulnerable to infection.
Untreated gum disease can present an environment where harmful bacteria thrives, resulting into tooth loss.
Frequent smoking and drinking can complicate oral infection since it weakens the body's immune system.
Please read on posture in home economics here.
Brush your teeth twice daily (morning and night) with fluoride toothpaste regularly and properly.
Clean between the teeth and under the gum once a day.
Avoid sharing your tooth brush or chewing stick.
Eat a balanced diet. Also eat food containing calcium for a strong teeth.
Reduce the intake of sweets, starchy foods and drinks, especially before bedtime
Drink enough water to dilute acids produced by oral bacteria.
Replace your toothbrush every three months.
Avoid smoking and alcohol intake.
Visit a dentist for any tooth problem.
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