Mouth care is about keeping someone's mouth clean, comfortable and healthy. It includes cleaning the lips, tongue, roof of the mouth, gums, teeth and any dentures. It may also be known as oral care or oral hygiene.

1. Presentation on
oral hygiene and
mouth care
Presented by:
Ms.Aarti Yadav
B.Sc (N) IV year
Era college of nursing
Guided by:
Dr.Anjalatchi
Vice Principal
Era college of nursing

2. OBJECTIVEs…
Identify reasons for keeping your
mouth Healthy
Discuss what causes teeth and gums
to become unhealthy
Discuss oral complications that may
arise

3. Introduction
 Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping one’s mouth clean
and free of disease and other problems (e.g. bad breath) by
regular brushing of the teeth (dental hygiene) and cleaning
between the teeth. It is important that oral hygiene be
carried out on a regular basis to enable prevention of dental
disease and bad breath. The most common types of dental
disease are tooth decay (cavities, dental caries) and gum
diseases, including gingivitis, and periodontitis

4. Fact About Dental and Oral
Health
 Dental cavities and gum disease are very common.
According to the World Health OrganizationTrusted
Source:
 between 60 and 90 percent of school children have
at least one dental cavity
 nearly 100 percent of adults have at least one dental
cavity

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 between 15 and 20 percent of adults ages 35 to 44
have severe gum disease
 about 30 percent of people around the world ages
65 to 74 don’t have any natural teeth left
 in most countries, out of every 100,000 people,
there are between 1 and 10 cases of oral cancer

6. Definition
 Oral hygiene is the aspect of dental care
which covers keeping your teeth and gums
as clean and healthy as possible and free of
disease. Regular brushing and flossing daily
to clean in between your teeth helps to ensure
aa smile will lastaa a lifetime.

7. Etiology (CAUSES)
 smoking
 poor brushing habits
 frequent snacking on sugary foods and drinks
 diabetes
 the use of medications that reduce the amount
of saliva in the mouth

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 family history, or genetics
 certain infections, such as HIV or AIDS
 hormonal changes in women
 acid reflux, or heartburn
 frequent vomiting

9. Clinical Manifestation(sign and
symptoms)
 ulcers, sores, or tender areas in the mouth that won’t heal
after a week or two
 bleeding or swollen gums after brushing or flossing
 chronic bad breath
 sudden sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures or
beverages
 pain or toothache
 loose teeth

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 receding gums
 pain with chewing or biting
 swelling of the face and cheek
 clicking of the jaw
 cracked or teeth
 frequent dry mouth

11. Purpose of oral hygiene
purpose of oral care are pointed below.
 To clean the mouth and maintain oral function.
 To provide oral care of the teeth, gums, and mouth.
 To remove offensive odors and food debris.
 To keep the oral mucosa and lips clean, soft, moist, and intact.
 To decrease the risk of oral and systemic infection.
 To promote patient comfort and a feeling .

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 To remove, and prevent the build-up of food debris/dental caries without
damaging the gingiva.
 To alleviate pain/discomfort, thereby enhancing oral intake.
 To prevent halitosis and freshen the mouth.
 To improve appetite and digestion.
 To maintain personal hygiene.
 To stimulate the flow of saliva

13. Instructions for Good Oral Hygiene
 According to the Mayo Clinic, oral hygiene is vital for your
teeth and gums, and poor oral health can affect your overall
health and is a factor for illnesses such as heart disease
and diabetes. Here are some oral hygiene instructions to
try:
 Brush at least twice a day for two minutes each time
 Clean between your teeth every day using floss, interdental
brushes, floss picks, or water flossers. Make sure that you
do not skip any teeth.

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Use toothpaste or mouthwash that contains fluoride
Go to your dentist for preventive care twice a year
Follow your dentist’s treatment plan and dental
hygienist’s oral hygiene recommendations

15. MOUTH CARE procedure

16. Articles
Equipments:A clear tray containing:
1. sterile dressing tray.
2. Mackintosh and towel.
3. Tooth brush and paste.
4. wash solution.
5. Cup of water.
6. Face towel.

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 8. A tongue depressor/spatula.
 9. A pair of gloves
 10. Gauze pieces
 11. Emollient.
 12. tray.
 13. A bowl with clean water.

18. Procedure……
 Action
1. Explain the procedure to patient
Rationale : to reduce the unease and get the co-operation
from the patient.
2. Wash hands.
Rationale: to reduce transmission of microorganisms.
3. Gather all equipments near the patient

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5. Wear clean gloves.
Rationale : to prevent contact with microorganisms or body
fluids.
6. Assess oral mucosa, teeth and throat.
Rationale: to determine status of oral cavity and patient’s need
for care and teaching.

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 Take the patient to the edge of bed and if possible in semi-
fowler if it is not contraindicated.
Rationale : for no difficulty of doing the procedure and to
prevent the aspiration.
8. Put a small mackintosh with a face towel on the patient’s
chest and tuck it under the chin.
Rationale : to prevent the soil and make the patient
comfortable.

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 Examine the patient’s oral cavity completely with the help of torch,
tongue depressor or spatula and gauze.
Rationale : to identify any changes in moistures, cleanliness,
infection or bleeding, ulcers in the oral cavity.
13. Pour antiseptic gauze into a cup a soak gauze in solution, and
squeeze with help of artery forceps
Rationale : to prevent the infections and easy to do the procedure.

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 Clean oral cavity from proximal to distal using one gauze for
each stroke with wet gauze.
Rationale: to avoid cross contamination.
17. For supportive and oriented patients, tooth brush might be
used to clean the teeth
Rationale : this facilitates the patient to involve in self care.

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 Wet the toothbrush and place a small amount of toothpaste on it.
 Gently place the brush onto each tooth, and move it in a circle.
 Do not press too hard. This may injure the gums.
 Clean the inner, outer, and top surfaces of the person's teeth.
 . Brush the gums and top of the tongue if his mouth is free of
sores.
 Use foam brushes dipped in water, or just water if his mouth is
too sore to be brushed.

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 Have the person swish the water in his mouth, and spit it into a
bowl or cup.
 Dry around his mouth.
 Apply water-based lip balm or moisturizer to his lips to avoid
cracking and dryness.
 Comfortable position
 Articles replaced
 Recording and Reporting

25. Check listtt

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27. Summary
 Oral and systemic health are
interrelated...Dental Management is most
effective when coordinated with overall
health Management..primary care clinicians
play an imporatant role in their patient
overall heath including oral Health....Deatal
management is affected by patient's social
and financial resourceav,behaviours and
dental access

28. Conclusion…
In conclusion...you need to keep your
regular dental checkup and cleaning ,
as well as a very good home care
brush 2 to 3 times a day...