Oral hygiene involves keeping the mouth clean to prevent disease and increase comfort. Proper oral hygiene includes brushing teeth twice daily, flossing daily, eating a balanced diet, and using fluoride products. Brushing should use a gentle back-and-forth motion at a 45 degree angle, while flossing removes food from between teeth. Plaque and bacteria in the mouth can cause cavities if not removed regularly. Maintaining good oral hygiene is important for overall health and was emphasized by the Prophet Muhammad.

1. In the name of Allah,The Most Beneficient & The Most
Merciful

2. ORAL HYGIENE
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3. MEANING OF ORAL HYGIENE
Oral hygiene means the cleanliness of the mouth.
Oral hygiene include the measures to prevent the
spread of disease from the mouth and increase the
comfort of the patient.

4. OBJECTIVES
 To keep the mouth and teeth in good condition
 To prevent the mucous membrane from
becoming dry and cracked
 To prevent sores which resulting in ulceration
 To prevent bacteria in the mouth from causing
local and general infection

5.  Brushing thoroughly twice a day & flossing daily.
 Eating a balanced diet & limiting snacks
between meals.
 Using dental products that contain fluoride,
including toothpaste.
 Rinsing with a fluoride mouth rinse if your dentist
tells you to.
How is good oral hygiene practiced?

6. Proper brushing technique
 Tilt the brush at a 45 degree angle against the gum
line & sweep or role the brush away from the gum
line.Gently brush the outside, inside & chewing surface of each tooth
using short back & forth strokes.
Gently brush your tongue to remove bacteria & freshen
breath.

7. How often should I replace my tooth brush?
 You should replace your tooth brush when it begins
to show wear.
 It is also very important to change tooth brushes
after you’ve had a cold, since the bristles can collect
germs that can lead to reinfection.

8. Floss
 Dental floss is a thread of different material used to
remove food & dental plaque from teeth.
 The floss is gently inserted between the teeth &
scrapped along the teeth sides, especially close to
the gums.
 Flossing in combination with tooth brushing can
prevent Gum Disease, Halitosis & Dental Caries.

9. Flossing Technique:
 Use about 18” floss, leaving an inch or two to work
with.
 Gently follow the curves of your teeth.
Be sure to clean beneath the gum line, but
avoid snapping the floss on the gums.

10. Plaque:
Dental plaque is a biofilm, usually a pale yellow, that
develops naturally on the teeth. Like any biofilm,
dental plaque is formed by colonizing bacteria trying
to attach themselves to a smooth surfaces ( of a
tooth).

11. Dental Caries:
 Dental caries, also known as tooth decay or a
cavity, is an infection, usually bacterial in origin,
that causes demineralization of hard tissue
(enamel, dentin and cementum).
 Tooth decay disease is caused by specific types
of bacteria that produce acid in the presence of
fermentable carbohydrates such as sucrose,
fructose and glucose.

12. SOLUTION USED FOR MOUTHCARE
 Potassium permanganate:
(1 crystal to glass of water)
 Sodium chloride- 1 teaspoon to a pint of
water(normal saline)
 Potassium chloride – 4-6%
 Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) 1:8

13. DENTRIFICES USED
 Glycerin with lime juice equal part
 Sodium bicarbonate paste
 Reliable toothpaste or powder
 Neem stick

14. From Islamic perspective
 Imam Ali A.S said:
“It was the practice of Holy Prophet
(PBUH) to rinse his mouth, throat & nose with
water.”
• Imam Al-Sadiq A.S:
“ Brushing the teeth is a tradition of the
prophet”.

15. Make the Connection
 A healthy mouth means a healthy body
 Eating a balanced diet with a variety of foods
will improve oral health and general health
 Reducing the frequency of sugary foods and
beverages will reduce tooth decay and help
maintain a healthy weight

16. References:
 Free merriam-webster dictionary.
 Leeds University , Introduction to dental plaque.
 Managing the complexity of a dynamic biofilm
(journal of the American Dental Association).
 What does floss do? (journal of the American Dental
Association).

18. ANY question ??

19. Some tortures are physical
And some are mental,
But the one that is both
Is dental.

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