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Oral Hygiene<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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INTRODUCTION: \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

Certain patients are prone to oral problems because of a lack of knowledge. Good oral hygiene includes daily stimulation of the gums and brushing of teeth.<\/p>\n

ORAL HYGIENE: \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is cleaning the teeth and the oral cavity of the patient. It includes measures to prevent the spread of disease from the mouth and increase the comfort of the patient.<\/p>\n

PURPOSES: \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

> To maintain the health of teeth, tongue, lips, and oral tissues<\/p>\n

> To remove calculus and stains from and between the teeth.<\/p>\n

> To stimulate the appetite.<\/p>\n

> To provide a sense of well-being.<\/p>\n

> To remove bacteria and food particles.<\/p>\n

> To prevent wounds and ulcers in the mouth<\/p>\n

> To prevent discomfort resulting from halitosis and taste alteration.<\/p>\n

> To prevent gum inflammation and infection.<\/p>\n

> To prevent the dryness of oral surfaces<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

> To prevent injures which result in ulceration.<\/p>\n

> To maintain the intactness and health of the oral cavity and health of the lips.<\/p>\n

> To prevent oral infections.<\/p>\n

> To clean and moisten the membranes of the mouth and lips.<\/p>\n

COMPLICATIONS: \u2013<\/p>\n

LOCAL COMPLICATIONS:<\/p>\n

1}\u00a0Halitosis<\/p>\n

2} Stomatitis<\/p>\n

3} Pyorrhoea<\/p>\n

4} Root abscess<\/p>\n

5}\u00a0Tonsillitis<\/p>\n

6} Sinusitis<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

7} Parotitis<\/p>\n

8} Glossitis<\/p>\n

9} Sores and crust<\/p>\n

10} Otitis media<\/p>\n

GENERAL COMPLICATIONS:<\/p>\n

1} Inhalation\u00a0pneumonia<\/p>\n

2} Nephritis<\/p>\n

3} Joint disease<\/p>\n

4} Rheumatic Heart disease<\/p>\n

5} Loss of appetite<\/p>\n

HOW TO IDENTIFY TOOTH DECAY:<\/p>\n

Food getting stuck between teeth and bad breath, toothache, tooth sensitivity.<\/p>\n

Prevention of tooth caries:<\/p>\n

> Good oral hygiene habits<\/p>\n

> Fluoride application<\/p>\n

> Scaling<\/p>\n

> Pit and fissures sealants<\/p>\n

WHY SCALING IS IMPORTANT?<\/p>\n

> Removal of infected deposits \u2013 plaques, calculus, and stains from surfaces of the teeth.<\/p>\n

> Simple procedure by a dentist to keep gums healthy.<\/p>\n

TREATMENT OF CARIES:<\/p>\n

> Silver amalgam and composite<\/p>\n

> Root canal treatment<\/p>\n

> Extraction<\/p>\n

PREVENTION OF HALITOSIS:<\/p>\n

> Treatment of the problem<\/p>\n

> Dental treatment<\/p>\n

> Smoking cessation<\/p>\n

> Avoid certain foods<\/p>\n

> Keep the mouth hydrated.<\/p>\n

PREVENTION OF TOOTH SENSITIVITY:<\/p>\n

> Correct brushing technique<\/p>\n

> Do not brush immediately after eating<\/p>\n

> Reduce \/ stop carbonated drinks<\/p>\n

> Uses for straw for minimal contact with teeth.<\/p>\n

> Uses of sugar-free chewing gums.<\/p>\n

TREATMENT:<\/p>\n

> Scaling<\/p>\n

> Restorations<\/p>\n

> Crowns<\/p>\n

> Caps<\/p>\n

> Fluoride application<\/p>\n

> Periodontal Surgery<\/p>\n

HABITS: \u2013<\/p>\n

BRUSHING \u2013<\/p>\n

< Twice daily<\/p>\n

< choose the correct brush and correct brushing technique.<\/p>\n

FLOSSING-<\/p>\n

< remove plaque and calculus from the areas where the brush cannot reach.<\/p>\n

< Best done before brushing.<\/p>\n

MOUTHWASHES:<\/p>\n

< Best done 1 hour after brushing.<\/p>\n

< take under dentist advice<\/p>\n

< Chlorhexidine\/fluoride\/anti-sensitivity.<\/p>\n

TOOTHPASTE:<\/p>\n

< Fluoridated toothpaste.<\/p>\n

< Non-fluoridated tooth {kids <3 yrs.}<\/p>\n

DIET:<\/p>\n

> Avoid eating sweets and sticky foods, aerated drinks.<\/p>\n

> Eat food rich in fiber.<\/p>\n

> Fruits and vegetables<\/p>\n

> Drinking plenty of water.<\/p>\n

> Drinking less amount of water in-between meals<\/p>\n

> Rinse your mouth after meals.<\/p>\n

MAKE THE CONNECTION!<\/p>\n

A healthy mouth means HEALTHY BODY.<\/p>\n

Eating a balanced diet with fiber-rich foods will improve oral health and general health.<\/p>\n

CONCLUSION:<\/p>\n

> Strengthen the tooth enamel with the appropriate fluorides.<\/p>\n

> Protect the chewing surfaces of teeth using dental sealants.<\/p>\n

> Brush and floss twice daily a day to remove bacteria.<\/p>\n

> Limit serving of carbohydrate food and increase taking more fiber foods.<\/p>\n

INTERESTING FACTS:<\/p>\n