Dental Problems
People with learning disabilities have poorer oral health and more problems accessing dental services than other people.
It is important to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
Dental problems are problems with your teeth and gums. This can cause you pain and make it hard to eat.
Plaque is a substance which forms on your teeth.
When you eat or drink sugary things, the plaque on your teeth produces acid. This acid attacks your teeth.
It can cause:
- Tooth decay – when your teeth go bad.
- Dental caries – holes in the teeth.
- Gum disease – when the gums become swollen, sore or infected.
- Dental abscesses – collections of pus on your teeth or gums.
Read guidance about oral care and people with learning disabilities