1.  Healthy – Gum tissue & oral cavity are
stable and maintained
 Gum tissue is pink & firm
 No bone loss around teeth or
bleeding
 Gingivitis – Inflammation of the oral
cavity & damage of the gum tissue that is
reversible
 Gums are tender, swollen & red
 Gums bleed easy
 Bad breath
 Plaque bacteria along the gum
line
 Periodontitis – Bacterial infection of the
oral cavity of destruction of ALL parts of
the gum tissue & supporting bone around
a tooth. This is NOT reversible
destruction to the tissues & bone
surrounding a tooth.
Active Stable
Slight Moderate Severe
 Inflamed gum tissue & bleeding
 Gums are pulled away from
teeth
 Bad breath & taste
 Tooth mobility
 Plaque bacteria below the gum
line
 Bone loss around supporting
teeth
 Oral systemic factors
Diabetes Mellitus Osteoporosis
Hormone alteration Medications
Tobacco Use Genetic Influence
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 Local factors
Crowded teeth Restoration Overhang
Open contact of teeth
Dental caries – cavities
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FoxValleyTechnicalCollege
Appleton,WI
SheenaSpencer
Phone:1-715-881-1152
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while recognizing and
respecting the dignity
of each individual.
To provide oral health
care needs in
today’s ever changing
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2. Oral Hygiene Instruction & Specific
Adjunct
 Brushing 2x day for 2-3 minutes
Manual Toothbrush
Department Stores - $1-$15
Electric Toothbrush
Department Stores/Online - $20-$300
 Flossing 2x day
Floss &
Floss Picks
Department
Stores
$.50 - $5
Proxi Brush
Department Stores - $.50- $5
Floss Threader
Department Stores - $1- $5
Water Jet/Pik
Department Stores / Online
$50-$100
Laser
*Done at Dental Office
Chemotherapeutic
Considerations
 Toothpaste
Over the
counter
toothpaste
Department
Stores - $5-$20
Rx toothpaste prescribed by the dentist
Prevident
 Mouthwash
Over the counter
mouthwash
Department Stores - $10-$20
Rx Mouthwash
Dentist will show a
need for this
mouthwash
Spry Moisturizing Spray
Streu’s Pharmacy
635 Main St.
Green Bay,
920-437-0206
Recare Intervals
 Prophy – Pts. have healthy,
gingivitis and/or maintained home
self-care. Pts. are asked to come
every 6 months for oral hygiene appt.
 Periodontal Maintenance – Pts. that
have periodontitis active or stable.
Pts. are asked to come every 3-4
months for hygiene appts. to
maintain disease.