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SELF CARE PRACTICES IN ORAL HEALTH S SIMONS DEPARTMENT OF ORAL MEDICINE 2024 AND PERIODONTOLOGY Introduction Dentistry - preventing oral disease Dental/tooth decay Periodontal disease Oral Health Care: o Educate public/ individuals o Motivate patient...
SELF CARE PRACTICES IN ORAL HEALTH S SIMONS DEPARTMENT OF ORAL MEDICINE 2024 AND PERIODONTOLOGY Introduction Dentistry - preventing oral disease Dental/tooth decay Periodontal disease Oral Health Care: o Educate public/ individuals o Motivate patient re: responsibility of patient to care for teeth o Home care PREVENTATIVE DENTISTRY GOAL - Good oral health PREVENTATIVE DENTISTRY EFFECTIVE SUCCESSFUL ASSET Dental Decay Plaque is a sticky mass that contains bacteria and grows in colonies on the teeth Factors: Tooth Plaque/bacteria Carbohydrate Time DENTAL CARIES SELF CARE PRACTICES Brushing teeth thoroughly twice a day – plaque /bacteria Flossing once a day -40% Using a fluoride toothpaste ( strengthen externally) Eating right and staying healthy Visiting your dentist twice a year – (exam, cleaning, dental Rx) TOOTHBRUSHING Toothbrushing preparations Principal instrument Most important procedure Promoting Oral cleanliness/Oral health Maintaining Basic purpose Different designs Many pts use toothbrushes BUT: Proper techniques First visit Never shown Never used toothbrush Toothbrush: - 3 parts 3 surfaces Types of toothbrushes: Children Adults Interdental/ interproximal brushes/aids Correctly designed – shaped & sized - efficient cleaning/ easy management Types of brushes Speciality toothbrushes orthodontic denture orthodontic End tufted sulcular interdental Gum stimulator CHARACTERISTI CS OF GOOD TOOTHBRUSH Size, shape , texture Easily, efficiently manipulated Readily cleaned Impervious/ resistant Durable, inexpensive Flexible, soft nylon bristles, rigid handle (Nylon bristles last longer, dries quicker, not abrade gingiva) Utility, efficiency, cleanliness Techniques of Brushing 2 – 3 min brushing All surfaces 5 commonly used Bass or modified bass brushing technique Charter’s Modified Stillman Rolling stroke Modified Scrub POWERDRIVEN TOOTHBRUSHES MODE OF ACTION Brush moves- pt handle Several directions Motion –reciprocating orbital vibratory elliptical combination Pressure - light INDICATIONS Bacterial plaque Disabilities Unable ( illness, surgery etc) TONGUE BRUSHING INDICATIONS Oral debris Retards Plaque Formation & total Plaque Accumulation M/organisms Oral cleanliness When should I floss ? FLOSSING Plaque –proximal surfaces - inaccessible Most effective – flossing major benefits - teeth /gums TYPES OF FLOSS: waxed Frequently recommended floss – unwaxed unwaxed Why? flavoured Ease! Through close contacts superfloss ( braces, DISADVANTAGE - Catches on restorations restorations , bridges) FLOSS ARE CHOSEN: Alternative – waxed or lightly waxed Pt manual skills dental restorations WHY? Ease over surfaces – tight contacts and pt preference rough areas INTERDENTAL AIDS INTERDENTAL AIDS Interdental spaces Space between 2 consecutive teeth and gum margin level Very narrow spaces - floss Wider spaces - brushes your attention!