Squeaky Clean Running to the bathroom in little footy pajamas and crazy hair. Rushing just to go and brush your teeth before bed. For years we’ve all heard that we need to take care of our teeth. As a child the idea of losing all losing your teeth forever can be kind of scary. But really happens when we do not brush our teeth? What are the consequences? Are they really worth not taking those 15 minutes of our day to maintain some good oral hygiene? Tooth brushing has been around for a long time. The first record of people brushing their teeth was in 3000 B.C with ancient civilizations. They used a “chew stick” which was their version of a tooth brush. It was a thin, rounded piece of wood that had a frayed end. The first bristle toothbrush was created later in 1498 in China. It had bristles that were stiff and a made from the hairs from a pigs neck hairs. It wasn’t until 1938 that the fist tooth brush that we know today was invented by the DuPont Company. It was called Doctor West’s Miracle toothbrush (Weinbeger, 1948). First let’s start with the most important question. What is the dentists’ definition of a good daily tooth brushing? There are usually ten mistakes that most people seem to overlook and not think twice about doing them. The first being not knowing what kind of tooth brush to use. There are several different kinds of toothbrushes on the market. When you walk into the toothbrush isle the walls are covered with clever displays trying to get you to buy their toothbrush. Anything from electrical toothbrushes to the old school ones. The second mistake is not knowing what bristles to use. We’ve all see that different toothbrushes have different kinds of bristles. Straight bristles, bristles at an angle, some have flexible... ... middle of paper ... ...and Conditions Black, hairy tongue. Retrieved from Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/black-hairy-tongue/basics/definition/con-20034518 National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. (2012, August). Periodontal (Gum) Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments. Retrieved from NIH: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/GumDiseases/PeriodontalGumDisease.htm Nazario, B. (2011, June 30). Oral health. Retrieved from WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/image-collection-oral-health#phototake_rm_colored_x-ray_of_periodontal_disease.jpg Saini, R., Saini, S., & Sharma, S. (2010). Periodontal disease linked to cardiovascular disease. Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research, 161-162. Weinbeger, B. (1948). An introduction to the history of dentistry, with medical, dental, chronology & bibliographic data. St. Louis: C.V. Mosby Company.
According to the American Dental Association, gum disease, also referred to as periodontal disease, occurs when the tissues that support and surround your teeth become infected. Many people are unaware they even have gum disease, because it isn’t a painful disease. Periodontal disease is caused by a film of sticky bacteria called plaque forming on the teeth.
Periodontitis is an inflammatory condition leading to destruction of connective tissues and migration of the gingival attachment to create a pocket (1). Periodontal disease begins with bacterial growth in the mouth which leads to tooth loss if it is not treated properly. In the early stage of this disease bacteria grow in plaque, causing a swelling or inflammation in gums that can damage the tissues which surround the teeth. These changes are induced by the diffusion of bacterial products through the affected epithelium (2, 6). An inappropriate host immune response also has a role in tissue destruction in periodontitis (9).
Since I was a child my mom used to tell me “you needed to brush your teeth at least twice a day because if you don’t do so, you are going loose them forever, and guess what, once you lose them they won’t grow back again”. I am pretty sure that for some of you this words sound very familiar, right? As I grew up I started to wonder why my mom always tell me brushing and flossing is so important? And that is the main reason why I decided to become a dental hygienist, in order to be able to teach my patients its importance.
In conclusion, its recommended that patients brush two-three times a day two minutes long to insure that most of the bacteria is removed from the teeth,gums, and tongue also. Flossing after every meal should also be done regularly because of left foods that get stuck between the teeth. There are many kinds of toothpaste, but not all contain fluorine. Its important that you chose on that does have fluorine because it rebuild tooth enamel and strengthen the tooth too.
Twenty years of research has firmly established that periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease are associated. However the exact relationship between the two is still controversial. In order to understand the relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease people need to understand the physiology, and microbiology behind both of the diseases.
Periodontal disease (gum disease) is an infection of the bone and gum. If you are diabetic, you are at greater risk of developing infections, including periodontal disease. Furthermore, if you have diabetes and develop gum disease, it can lead to a more serious case of periodontal disease, as well as take you longer to heal. Gum
Periodontal disease is an infection of the gingiva and alveolar bone. Periodontal disease increases in prevalence and severity as people age. Periodontal disease is precursored by gingivitis.
As I started my new journey of becoming a dental hygienist, I came into the program with no background of dental. I came into this program with an open mind and willing to embrace new concepts as well as develop new skills. During my time at the Canadian Academy of Dental Hygiene (CADH), I learned that as a dental hygienist that I am committed to promoting and helping each individual achieve their optimal oral health goals. In support of my client’s goals, I may assume any or all of the roles included in the dental hygiene scope of practice. My goal throughout this program was to help my clients achieve their optimal oral health goals through education, health promotion and providing preventive and clinical therapy.
Brushing your teeth twice a day only cleans twenty-five percent of the mouth at a time. It is for this reason why dentist recommend a healthy fluoride solution to be included into your daily brushing routine; this mouthwash solution will help flush away any food remnants and harmful bacteria from the hard to reach crevasses in the mouth. If this step is skipped it can lead to the formation of dental caries and gum disease, which can lead to worse things if they are not taken care of. To help stress the importance of dental hygiene, Listerine, which is a mouth wash company, released an advertisement for their cool mint flavored antiseptic mouthwash in the hopes of getting non-mouthwash users to jump on the Listerine mouthwash band wagon to proper
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As you should know our mouth are full of bacteria and also not to mention mucus and other particles. When you don’t keep up with your daily cleansing of your teeth and gum, the bacteria, mucus and the particles build up to become plaque on teeth. With brushing and flossing daily removes this plaque buildup. If you choose not to keep up with daily brushing and flossing the plaque hardens and becomes tarter on the teeth. The tarter cannot be removed with brushing or flossing. In this case you will need to see a dentist or dental hygienist. When ...
Toothbrush manufacturers have poured millions of dollars and hours, to marry form and function in oral health care products that enable their users to brush frequently, comfortably, and above all, properly. Along the way, they have built the U.S. oral care market into a $2.9 billion industry, changed the brushing habits of millions and turned the lowly toothbrush into a trendy lifestyle accessory.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2000) Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General .Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, 2000.
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There are basic procedures to follow in order to uphold proper oral hygiene including brushing and flossing. The first step in maintaining a healthy mouth is performing proper brushing every day. Brushing properly helps lower the risk of tooth decay and gum disease, which are the major causes of tooth loss (Oral-B). It is recommended by the American Dental Association to brush teeth after every meal or at least twice a day (Edwards). It is important to choose the right toothbrush and toothpaste in order to get the best cleaning. A toothpaste containing fluoride will strengthen teeth and prevent cavities...