3. WHY ORAL HYGIENE IS IMPORTANT?
Good oral hygiene is necessary for prevention of dental caries. Periodontal disease ,
bad breath, oral cancer …..and keep you free of dental pain
Saves money which is required for all kinds of dental treatments
It gives a pleasant smile which improves your personality
Its measure of overall hygiene of a person
Good oral health is important to your overall well- being
4. BASIC STEPS OF MAINTAINING GOOD ORAL HYGIENE
1.Brushing your teeth
2. Interdental cleaning (inter-dental brush/floss)
3. Healthy diet
4. chemical plaque control method (?)
5. Self – mouth examination
6. Regular dental check –ups
5. BRUSHING TEETH
Objective: to remove all the plaque from all the
places(surfaces) of mouth, where plaque can be
accumulated before hardening to form calculus.
7. WHAT REQUIRES FOR BRUSHING TEETH?
How to select a proper tooth brush
1. Smooth bristles 2. Small head
8. HOW TO SELECT AN APPROPRIATE TOOTH PASTE
1. Containing fluoride (1000-1500ppm)
2. Smooth in consistency
9. BRUSHING TEETH
Brush twice daily , morning and before going to sleep at night
Brush all three surfaces (outer, inner, biting) of teeth focus on the area where the
tooth meets the gingiva.
Place the tooth brush at a 45 degree angle to the gums and brush with short strokes
while applying a light pressure
Gentle brushing for 2 minutes is adequate
Vigorous brushing and over brushing can cause tooth brush abrasion, sensitive teeth,
and receding gums
13. Inter-dental brush- for large spaces
Remove plaque from surfaces in between teeth where a tooth brush
can not be reached.
14. CHEMICAL PLAQUE CONTROL METHODS
Only be used according to a recommendation of a dental surgeon
15. HOW TO SEE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BRUSHING?
Plaque which is hardened in to calculus due to inadequate plaque
control measures needed to remove by professional cleaning
18. HEALTHY DIET FOR ORAL HEALTH
Fresh fruits, Vegetables , pulses, Foods rich in calcium and protein are
good for oral health(fish, dried fish, poultry, lean meat, chees, milk,
yoghurt, curd, leafy greens)
Maximum added sugar in your diet – 6 teaspoons
Eat natural foods more avoid processed food
Avoid frequent unhealthy snacks between main meals
Avoid sticky foods like Toffees, biscuits, cakes, pastries
Avoid fizzy drinks, juices
Drink enough water to quench your thirst
Better to eat fresh fruits in the form of cut pieces,
Fruit juices are good without added sugar
20. SELF- MOUTH EXAMINATION
At least perform once a month
In a place where there is a good lightening examine inside the mouth in
–front of a mirror. (or with a face mirror)
Look for initial dental caries(white or brown patch in a tooth, swelling in
the gingiva , calculus, change in coloure of oral mucosa (white, red),
abnormal growth or any change in any surface of the mouth
22. REGULAR DENTAL CHECK UPS
For adults at least once a year according to recommendation of a
Dental Surgeon based on risk
Helps to early identification of dental diseases and avoid complications.
23. ORAL HEALTH OF CHILDREN
Start brushing once first tooth is appeared with a soft bristled
junior toothbrush.
Use a smear layer of fluoridated toothpaste until 3 years
Never use a finger brush
Scrub technique is appropriate for brushing(direct tooth brush
bristles at an angle towards gum line. move the brush in small
circles over each teeth)
3-6 years increase the tooth paste amount up to pea size
Until 8 years assist in brushing
At the age of one year first Dental Visit
According to the risk regular dental visits (6 monthly)