good oral hygiene is very important; it is one of the most important thing you can do for your mouth, it is also important for your overall well-being. Brushing twice a day, flossing once a day, and using products that have fluoride in them, like toothpaste, are all good ways to maintain a healthy mouth. In underdeveloped countries these things can be hard to come by. An unhealthy mouth can contain: bad breath, yellowing or brown teeth, teeth missing, gingivitis, noma, cavities, HIV, or oral cancer
Growing up, most oral hygiene habits are developed early in life, it is very important that from day one children, teenagers, as well as adults create and practice good oral hygiene habits to avoid the many affects of bad oral hygiene. Taking care of children’s teeth begins after birth. Before most children even have their teeth, parents should begin cleaning their child 's gums from birth with a soft toothbrush or cloth as recommended by The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Doing this helps
Introduction Oral hygiene is critically important when it comes to the overall health of an individual. Not only is the mouth and teeth inside used for speaking, chewing, and swallowing, but insufficient oral hygiene can lead to an influx of bacteria in the mouth, which increases the risk of malnutrition, stroke, diabetes, heart disease, and respiratory infections like influenza or pneumonia (Compton & Kline, 2015, p.12). With this is mind, the importance of performing oral hygiene on dependent people
Growing up most oral hygiene habits are developed early in life, it is very important that from day one children, teenagers, as well as adults create and practice good oral hygiene habits to avoid the many affects of bad oral hygiene. Taking care of a children’s teeth begins after birth, before most children even have their teeth, parents should begin cleaning their child 's gums from birth with a soft toothbrush or cloth as recommended by The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Doing this
English 12 Period 6 10 April 2014 There’s a Lot More Than Brushing There are many ways people could maintain a good oral hygiene. However, even when people are instructed to do more, they usually just assume that brushing and flossing are the only things necessary for the procedure. It is a stereotype for everyone. Even though brushing is the main thing that comes in mind when good oral hygiene is being discussed, is it really enough to get rid of all the bacteria that are found inside mouths? Especially
Oral hygiene is an everyday part of life that people have to be mindful of. If time is taken each day, it can prevent a lot of negative health effects on mouths and bodies. People are taught the negative effects of not brushing teeth all of their lives. But do they really know all of the effects not brushing can truly have? Even if the goal is simply whiter teeth, people have to be aware of the repercussions of not having substantial oral hygiene regimens and practices. If the average person fails
article “Evidence-Based Prevention: A Comparison of Oral Hygiene Advice Given by Dental Care and Professional Students.” Dentist and dental professionals, such as a dental hygienist or dental assistant, give oral hygiene advice to patients. This study aimed specifically at student dentists and dental care professionals and examined the oral hygiene advice they gave to their patients. An important factor that is mentioned is that the oral hygiene advice has to adhere to evidence-bases recommendations
The Importance of Oral Hygiene and Flossing Teeth Teeth are more important than most think! Bright and beautiful teeth are an attractive asset. Having healthy and nice looking teeth provides humanity with not only self-confidence, but makes people more radiant too. Everyone knows that cleaning their teeth is important, but a lot of people seem to just look over the simple steps of flossing. Not only can flossing just save teeth, but also a life! Many people do not know the importance of teeth
Amber knew the importance of her teeth, however she seemed to have a difficult time taking care of them, brushing no more than a few times a week without flossing. Entering her early twenties without having a proper oral hygiene routine can allow food and drinks to rot your teeth to decay. Amber quickly got ready for her dental appointment at Restorative Dentistry, briefly brushing over her teeth and flossing, mostly jamming the floss into her gums, barely removing anything wedged between her teeth
learn about oral hygiene to assist the dependent older adult patients. A common understanding of oral hygiene helps establish what oral care should consist of. Once a nurse learns what oral care should consist of, they are able to help their patients by encouraging better oral hygiene. It is important to assist the dependent older adult with oral hygiene care because of the consequences of poor oral hygiene. Additionally, there are risks for older adults when it comes to oral hygiene because of the
Dental Hygiene Policy for Long Term Care Residents Good oral hygiene is an essential part of nursing care and if left undone can lead to larger problems such as increased risk for pneumonia, tooth loss, mucosal lesions, and increased complications of comorbidities (Delgado, 2016). There needs to be a revision to the current oral care policy because oral hygiene is not being performed on the residents. This policy will benefit the patients and the facility. Patients will benefit from better oral hygiene
From a very young age, my parents instilled in me the habit of practicing good personal hygiene. They always told me in order to be my best self I had to ensure to care for my health through preventative methods. Unfortunately, many underprivileged families are not as fortunate to receive the same support and guidance as I have. Thus, when I started at the University of Florida, what I wanted to do became clear: to help disadvantaged communities in the healthcare field; more specifically, I focused
Purpose of Oral Hygiene in Conjunction with Chlorhexidine Evidence- Based Practice Proposal The basis for the proposal is ventilator-associated pneumonia’s (VAP) occurrence can potentially be controlled by cautious consideration to the process of oral hygiene, where routine oral hygiene versus oral hygiene in conjunction with chlorhexidine (CHX) are examined to make sure the ideal outcomes for these patients occur. Background A ventilator- associated pneumonia (VAP) is a critical contamination
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
Amani Romney Subject: Proposal for hygiene treatment plan Purpose The purpose of this proposal is to acquire information for a report, and plan strategies that help the patient acquire and maintain oral health. Summary The significance of this proposal is to promote and make oral hygiene a priority of all individuals. Eighty-five percent of oral hygiene affects whether a person will develop bone loss or tooth decay; the fifteen percent that also impacts dental hygiene are things that are not avoidable
• My chosen health promotion activity is the promotion and introduction of fluoridated toothpaste to children living in refugee communities. Dental hygiene workshops and interactive demonstration will be implemented in primary schools during school hours. Children will be able to learn how to appropriately brush their teeth and hygienically care for their toothbrush. • The use fluoridated products by children and adults is extremely effective in reducing dental caries (World Health Organisation
causes for increased health problems and inability for these patients to comply with medical standards. Oral hygiene, among others, is one of the most disregarded. As one’s age increases dental hygiene becomes more and more important to maintain a healthy lifestyle because the elderly are more susceptible to infections and diseases of the oral cavity that can easily spread through-out the body. Oral health is much worse for elders who are in the nursing home setting as opposed to those who are not
Losing a tooth can significantly disturb your quality of life, creating some difficulty in everyday activities like eating and speaking. Although modern dental restorative procedures have resulted in a considerable reduction in the number of teeth extracted each year, many people still have one or more missing natural teeth in their mouth. According to an estimate, about 70% of American people aged 35-44 have lost at least one of their natural teeth. If you are one of them and looking for a permanent
There are more than 150,000 registered dental hygienists in the United States (Callahan). Hygienists are licensed oral health professionals who focus on preventing and treating oral diseases-both to protect teeth and gums, and also to protect patients' total health. They are graduates of accredited dental hygiene education programs in colleges and universities, and must take a written national board examination and a clinical examination before they are licensed to practice. In addition to treating
cleaning the tongue during oral hygiene care. There are advantages and disadvantages to using this product and there are also special conditions where this product is essential in the oral hygiene routine. There is much debate about if it is necessary to include tongue cleaning into everyday oral hygiene habits. In eastern countries, tongue cleaning has a regular part in oral hygiene, adversely, in western countries; tongue cleaning has not regularly been included in oral hygiene (1). Typically, the