Oral Hygiene - Dr. Nilam Dental Clinic

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ORAL HYGIENE

• Dr. Nilam Dental Clinics

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Oral Hygiene Importance

• Proper oral hygiene and dental care are vital to
  the health and well being of the nursing home
  resident.
• Improper or inadequate oral hygiene can result in
  unintended weight loss, reduction in quality of
  life, and dehydration and infection.
• Good oral hygiene can increase food and liquid
  intake, which supports better nutrition and
  hydration.
• Maintaining healthy teeth and gums at any age is
  an important part of preserving your overall good
  health.

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Effect of Poor Oral Health

• Lack of good oral health can lead to
• Chronic pain and infections
• Swallowing problems
• Oral discomfort
• Self-esteem issues
• Poor social relationships
• Problems in speaking and learning
• Difficulty participating and performing well in
  school
• Malnutrition
• Problems in getting employment

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Toothache

• Reasons for Toothache
• Holes in teeth
• Deep repairs
• Exposed tooth neck
• Teeth Grinding
• Gum infection

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Why Is Oral Care Neglected?

• Lack of personal perception of oral health
  problems by residents and staff.
• Family members and staff placing dental care as a
  low priority.
• Specialized care not available within the area.
• Staffing shortages care gets overlooked.
• Lack of oral care education.
• Staffs approach to residents care is refused.
• Poor dietary habits.

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Good Oral Hygiene

• Protect against oral disease by
• Brush your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste a
  minimum of two times per day.
• Replace your toothbrush or toothbrush head every
  three to four months.
• Floss at least once per day.
• Brush your tongue to remove bacteria and freshen
  your breath.
• Limit sweets
• Visit your dentist one to two times a year for a
  cleaning and checkup.
• Some people will benefit from fluoride treatments
  and mouth rinses.

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How Do You Clean Your Own Teeth

• Place the brush wrong against the gum line and
  brush both teeth and gums.
• Approximately 60 seconds of brush time
• Brush with agitating movement
• It is easiest to brush the same way each time
  so that all teeth are clean. First up there on
  the outside and the inside, both on the teeth and
  gums. Since the same down there.
• Do not press the brush too hard
• Rinse mouth thoroughly
• Remember the tongue
• Apply moisturizing products to lips if necessary

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Visit To Your Dentist If You Find

• Red, swollen gums, or gums that bleed
• Extreme sensitivity to hot or cold
• Difficulty chewing
• Persistent bad breath
• A loose permanent tooth
• A persistent toothache
• An abscess

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Contact us
Shop No. 12, A Wing, R.K.Life Space, S.No.
188/1,Near Datta Mandir Road, Wakad,
Pune-57 Ph 91687 60322 Email
nilam.lhr_at_gmail.com http//www.drnilamdentalclini
c.com/