5. WHAT IS ORAL HYGIENE?
Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping the mouth and teeth
clean to prevent
Dental problems, most commonly, dental cavities, gingivitis,
periodontal(GUM)
Diseases and bad breath. There are also Oral Pathologic
conditions in which,
good oral hygiene is requires for healing and regeneration of
Oral tissues.
These conditions include Periodontitis and Dental Trauma, such
as subluxation,
Oral cysts.
6. Purpose of Oral Hygiene
The purpose of oral hygiene is to prevent the build-up of plaque, the sticky
film of bacteria and food that forms on the teeth. Plaque adheres to the
crevices and fissures of the teeth and generates acids that, when not removed
on a regular basis, slowly eat away, or decay, the protective enamel surface of
the teeth, causing holes (cavities) to form. Plaque also irritates gums and can
lead to gum disease (periodontal disease) and tooth loss. Tooth brushing
and flossing remove plaque from teeth, and antiseptic mouthwashes kill
some of the bacteria that help form plaque. Fluoride in toothpaste, drinking
water, or dental treatments also helps to protect teeth by binding with
enamel to make it stronger. In addition to such daily oral care, regular visits
to the dentist promote oral health. Preventative services that he or she can
perform include fluoride treatments, sealant application, and scaling (scraping
off the hardened plaque, called tartar). The dentist can also perform such
diagnostic services as x-ray imaging and oral cancer screening as well as such
treatment services as fillings, crowns, and bridges.
7. ORAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS
Tooth Paste- Brush with soft tooth brush for
2 minutes. No RINSING, EATING, or
DRINKING for 20 minutes.
ORAL RINSE :- Rinse two times a day with
a capful. Rinse for 1 minute and spit. If
used in conjunction with the toothpaste
use the rinse first then brush.
8. Mouth Spray-Spray directly into
mouth whenever relief is needed.
Dry Mouth Gum:-Can help to stimulate saliva
flow for relief of dry mouth. Chewing regularly can help
freshen breath and leave your mouth feeling clean and
fresh.
9. APPLETON DENTAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS
Mouthwash:-
Sodas, Sweets. Cake. These tempting treats are hard for adults to avoid – but they
can be even harder on your teeth. As a matter of fact, two out of three adults risk
losing at least one permanent tooth due to decay.But, with the power of fluoride,
ACT Restoring Anti cavity Mouthwash not only kills bad breath germs, it also
strengthens enamel and restores essential minerals to weak spots
10. LISTERINE:-
The new product is alcohol-free for a less intense taste, but still contains the
classic Listerine four essential oils: menthol, thymol, methyl salicylate and
eucalyptol. Listerine Zero kills up to 99% of plaque bacteria in vitro, more
than other alcohol-free, daily use mouthwashes. Listerine Zero also
contains 220 ppm (0.05%) fluoride for effective enamel protection.
11. Essentia water:-
Drinking and swishing your mouth can have some dental benefits, too. Water
has a cleansing effect inside the mouth. It “washes” away debris, just like
saliva. But because a lot of the germs in the mouth and the foods we eat are
acidic, this Essentia water is great to counter act the acid and increase the pH
inside the mouth. This product can be found at Whole Foods. Producing High
Alkaline, Anti-Oxidant, Restructured, Super-Hydrating Water
Not complicated at all… just pour yourself a glass of Alkaline Water. It’s a
simple and convenient method to purify and add alkalinity to your water.
13. THERMOFIT OCCLUSAL GUARD:-
The occlusal guard will allow your jaw joints and muscles to function more
smoothly. It will allow the jaw to find its best position because the guard prevents
the teeth from locking together. It should reduce muscle spasm, clenching habits,
jaw/joint pain, teeth wear, and cracked teeth. Wear the occlusal guard as
instructed, which is usually during sleep. You may have been advised to wear it
during the day also, especially when you are tense and find yourself clenching
and grinding. When placing the Thermofit occlusal guard, soak it in hot tap water
(not boiling) for about 30 seconds, place it in the mouth and bite firmly to seat
it. This process can be repeated until the fit and bite are comfortable. Excess
saliva may be present for a few days. You may find you have removed your guard
during the night. Do not worry about this. Place it in your mouth again the next
night. It may take a couple of weeks before you adjust to wearing the guard.
When the occlusal guard is removed from the mouth, you may notice that the
"bite" of your teeth feels different for a few minutes. This is to be expected
because of the relaxation of your lower jaw muscles. After a few days, you should
have less difficulty in speaking. Remember, any difference in your speech is
magnified in your own ears, but is not as noticeable to others. Do not clench your
teeth on the occlusal guard because this will cause muscle spasms or pain.
Remember this phrase: "From these words never depart, lips together, teeth
apart." Your teeth should be apart when the guard is out also, unless you are
chewing food.
16. Fluoride Gels:-
Fluoride gel is a prescribed high-concentrated topical agent (1-2%)
intended either for professional applications in plastic/disposal trays 2-
4 times per year or self-applied with aid of a toothbrush once or twice
per week. The formulations are based on sodium fluoride, acidulated
phosphate fluoride or amine fluoride. The gels are flavored but contain
no abrasive cleaning agents or preservatives.
17. EFFECTIVENESS OF FLOURIDE GEL:-
There is good evidence from systematic reviews that fluoride
gels can reduce caries increment by 21-28% in children and
adolescents. There is little and conflicting reports on the use of
self-applied F-gel in the primary dentition and there is
insufficient evidence to address whether or not there is
difference in the efficacy of NaF vs. APF gels.
20. Carbamide peroxide:-
It is the Tooth whitener, Carbamide peroxide, a mild anti-septic{also called urea
hydrogen peroxide, perhydrit, hyperol, or perhydol} is an addition complex of
hydrogen peroxide with urea, which has a mild effect.
On contact with saliva, carbamide peroxide dissociates to hydrogen peroxide (34%)
& urea.
Haywood and Heymann introduced bleaching of teeth with 10% carbamide
peroxide gels placed in custom-built trays to be worn by patients at night for 2-6
weeks.
22. Floss Threader
Instructions:-
Instructions: Use approximately 16 inches of dental floss. Pull 4 to 5 inches of floss
through the loop of the threader. Pass floss threader through space between teeth
or under appliance. Remove floss from floss threader and begin normal flossing.
Use with your preferred dental floss.
The GUM Soft-Picks Teeth Cleaners gently massage and stimulate the gums for
long-term health. The GUM soft picks can also be used to remove food particles
stuck between your teeth.
The picks reach spaces between teeth, bridges, crowns, implants, and braces. The
pick promotes uniform blood circulation, which keeps your gums healthy. The soft
dental floss is a good way to prevent against gingivitis, as it helps remove the
plaque that causes the pockets to form along the gum line.
23. Water Flosser:-
The Waterpik Ultra Water Flosser (WP-100) is
clinically proven to be 2x as effective as string
floss at improving gum health.
>Removes 99.9% of plaque from treated areas,
and is 3x as effective as string floss for cleaning
around braces.
Convenient, hand-held design with two tips
Lightweight, cordless and easy to use
Clinically proven to reduce plaque, reverse
gingivitis and help reduce periodontal pockets, yet
gentle on your gums. The extra-soft rounded bristles
ensure deep, yet gentle cleansing. Significantly reduces
coffee, tea and tobacco stains for naturally whiter teeth
in just 28 days.
