Introduction Oral hygiene practice is a boon to oral health and in order to preserve good oral health, good oral hygiene practice is a must. Poor oral hygiene leads to number of oral as well as other diseases. Among oral diseases dental caries and periodontal diseases are most common diseases which are highly preventable merely by good oral hygiene practice. X Dental caries is a destructive progressive disease of the tooth in which dissolution of tooth tissue occurs by the acids produced by the bacteria using dietary carbohydrates living in the plaque.1 Plaque was proved to be a major causative factor for dental caries when a study showed that caries does not develop when plaque is not present.2 Gingivitis is simply an inflammation of gingiva which, if left untreated, progresses to periodontitis a more destructive inflammatory disease. Micro-organism accumulates in the plaque and eventually causes inflammation of gingiva. If plaque is removed from the tooth and/or gingival surface, gingival tissue briskly heals back to normal.3, 4 Oral hygiene practice reduces the dental plaque. Proper tooth brushing and flossing are the most easy to perform, easily available, commonly used and effective amongst all oral hygiene equipment. These oral hygiene behaviors have been shown to inversely associated with dental decay and periodontal disease.X Dental caries is one of the highly prevalent disease in the world. According to the National institute of dental and craniofacial research, during 1999-2004, 42% of children between 2-11 years of age had history of dental caries and 92% of adults between 20-64 years of age had history of dental caries.5,6 For children aged 6-19 years, dental caries prevalence during 2007-2010 was 15.6 per 100 ... ... middle of paper ... ...social norms, self-efficacy, and oral health knowledge. Oral health counselling might include education and motivation about the oral hygiene behavior to increase oral hygiene practice behavior beliefs, attitudes, and self-efficacy and it might counsel parents, children and society together to change the norms. Since perceived behavior control is most explaining factor, oral health counselling might concentrate on increasing the perceived behavior control by motivation and instillation of positive value of oral hygiene behavior. As stated previously, age and socioeconomic status influence the oral hygiene behavior and act as moderators for oral health promotional programs. For example, people with high SES might have better knowledge and attitude so they might follow the counselor quickly and their better knowledge itself make them good oral hygiene practitioner.
Humans only get one set of adult teeth after losing all of their primary teeth therefore, it is important to take care of them. “Dental caries: Strategies to control this preventable disease” is an article written by Rugg-Gunn, Andrew presents several reasons why dental decay is a widespread disease. Rugg-Gunn cites that the main cause of dental decay is lack of fluoride, poor diet, bacteria from plaque, and sugars. Based on this evidence, Rugg-Gunn concludes that “dental caries can be prevented” (Rugg-Gunn128), but there is no evidence of stopping the disease from happening. While Rugg-Gunn raises a revolving problem around the world with human oral decay he however, does not have a good approach on what decay really is.
However, on the a recent visit dated 23/12/13 the patient’s gingival condition had deteriorated, presenting with an increased plaque scores of 34% and bleeding scores to 63%. Intra oral examination also showed generalised oedema and erythema throughout in the mouth in response to this increase in plaque bacteria. The presence of supra-gingival calculus on lower anterior teeth and both sites of upper buccal molars and the patients BPE now reads 212 /121, putting the patients caries risk at a ‘High’ status.
There are many opportunities out there for hygienists to deliver the health care message to not only the individuals that cannot afford to go to the dental office, but also the individuals like older citizens and disabled individuals and to different schools around the nation. With that being said, it is not only just the hygienist job to provide that information. Other healthcare professionals are expected to come together and commonly agree on accurate information to specific individuals. “Healthcare professions, including dental hygienists, nurses and physicians should be communicating with each other and working collaboratively for common health care goals. This is the way that we should be practicing and also educating the future” (Pera). It is important to educate children now and get it in their heads that taking care of their teeth and gums and also their body in general is a good way to be successful not just now, but in the future as well. In order to do so, all health care professions are required to step up and come together to inform the young children in schools as well as the underprivileged people who lack the knowledge
Hygienist are the dentists who educate their patients on the importance of oral health care. Hygienist examine any chipped tooth,damage filling,discolored or swollen gums, and also take x-rays, and help prevent tooth decay. Today, dental care focuses on prevention. Preventing tooth decay and related problems is the main job of a dental hygienist. As generations pass, not many people are fully aware of the downside of not properly taking care of their pearly whites. This topic was brought to my attention by noticing the lack of dental hygiene among my peers. This doesn’t necessarily just mean having only cavities, sore gums, but also bad breath.
Over time as individuals age and are faced with access to care issues they may begin to neglect their oral health. As time passes between dental hygiene cleanings or dentist visits the presence of oral disease may begin to increase.
With all the bacteria building up it causes everyday sicknesses. Having a certain sickness can put you in a life threatening situation. The bacteria within the mouth from poor oral hygiene can cause many diseases such as pneumonia, gingivitis, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. Pneumonia is a lung disease caused by certain bacteria not being filtered out by the body and filling up in the lungs. Pneumonia is very commonly found in people with poor oral health because of the extreme buildup of bacteria which is being taken in constantly (Journal of the American Geriatrics Society). Too much bacteria will cause the body to remove which causes the bacteria to buildup in the respiratory tracts, causing inflammation and fluid buildup which is pneumonia. Gingivitis is the lowest form of periodontal diseases, which is an inflammatory disease of the gums, caused from an excessive buildup of plaque on the gum line. Gingivitis causes painful inflammation, swelling, irritation, and bleeding of the gums. The inflammation from gingivitis can be detrimental to people with type two diabetes, making it even harder to keep their blood sugar levels normal (Usborne par. 9). Studies have found that people with few teeth are at greater risk for
It 's assessed that selective sixty-six percent of americans brush twice consistently, and far less floss step by step, however various won 't give it a chance to be known, even to their dental experts. Simply half see a dental professional twice consistently, and around thirty-three percent don 't go even once every year, often in light of the way that they can 't deal with the expense of it. Most Americans have no dental security or simply compelled scope, and around fifty-million live in extents where couple of dental specialists practice. In the event that you don 't visit a medicinal expert often for gifted dental exams, teeth cleanings, and dental medications your oral wellbeing is additionally in peril. Your medicinal expert will discover early cautioning indications of oral wellbeing issues, and additionally caries, dental depressions, tooth hurt, gingivitis, gum disease, and carcinoma. Dental scope is not required for grown-ups under the minimal effort Care Act, likewise alluded to as the ACA or "Obamacare." as a result of this on the off chance that
Researchers have identified hundreds of oral diseases however, majority of oral fatalities in the world are caused by a select few. Dental Cavities has proven to be the most common and widespread example of oral diseases. Like I said earlier, I had a dental cavity before and according to the World Health Organization (WHO), 60–90% of school children and nearly 100% of adults also have dental cavities Worldwide (WHO 2015). Dental cavities are holes (or structural damage) in the teeth and it usually occurs in children and young adults, but can affect any person. Dental cavities develop when bacteria normally found in your mouth change foods (especially sugar and starch) into acids. Bacteria, acid, food pieces, and saliva combine in the mouth to form a sticky substance called plaque. Plaque adheres to the teeth and when t is not removed from the teeth turns into a
Cappelli, D. P., & Mobley, C. C. (2008). Prevention in clinical oral health care. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby Elsevier.
When you are practicing good dental hygiene, you will surely be in a much better oral health. The problem is that a lot of us neglect the proper taking care of our teeth and gum. This is when most oral diseases start and also the reason why the dental health category is a multi-million, if not a multi-billion, dollar industry.
Good oral hygiene is vital to the health and well-being of all those living in California. Research shows that poor oral care can be connected to many health problems including diabetes, respiratory problems and heart disease. Oral health care issues are typically preventable through the implementation of effective oral care programs. The health care of each California depends on preventive care and practical dental plans.
The antecedents include nurses being aware, knowledgeable, and accurate when it comes to oral health, and having a positive attitude towards oral care. Along with these things, nurses have to be able to work with others, know how to perform oral hygiene tasks, know the protocols, and have the equipment. Some consequences of oral hygiene include things like prevention of infections, diseases, oral discomfort, and oral candidiasis. Also, it enhances psychosocial and functional well-being. If nurses have the correct knowledge of oral care, then their patients might be able to avoid some of the consequences of poor oral
Having good oral health is very important as it can help keep away many diseases which occur as a result of poor oral hygiene. As people age, many factors can contribute to poor oral health: potential physical, cognitive and sensory impairments associated with aging and diseases, Use of prescription and over the counter medications, lack of dental insurance, and poor oral care. Most older adults live in nursing homes where oral health is not very well implemented due to other major health problems which are given the first priority. This puts them at risk for major diseases
Getting a good oral health can show the condition of body and reduce the getting other diseases in our body. Some reports have shown that periodontal disease has a relationship with a stroke, heart disease. Pregnant with periodontal disease also get a higher chance having low birth weight babies. Oral infections are the symptoms of some of the diseases. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2000)Furthermore, a survey found that the dental decay and poor oral hygiene are the potential risk factors of having pneumonia. Also, a better oral health can reduce the occurrence of pneumonia. (Azarpazhooh & Leake, 2006) Maintaining oral health not only a matter of oral, but also related to our health of whole body. In addition, people with loss of tooth may not chew food enough, which may cause the digestive problems of digestive system. People may not underestimated the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene.
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...