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1 ORAL HYGIENE Dr. Shahzadi Tayyaba Hashmi shahzadi@inaya.edu.sa

2 Oral hygiene includes all the processes for keeping mouth clean and healthy. Good oral hygiene is necessary for prevention of dental caries, Periodontitis, bad breath and other dental problems ORAL HYGIENE

3 Prevention is always better than cure Good oral hygiene habits will keep away most of the dental problems saving you from tooth aches and costly dental treatments Awareness regarding the importance of oral hygiene has significantly increased in developed countries Prevention is always better than cure Good oral hygiene habits will keep away most of the dental problems saving you from tooth aches and costly dental treatments Awareness regarding the importance of oral hygiene has significantly increased in developed countries IMPORTANCE FOR GOOD ORAL HYGIENE

4 Brush your teeth ( at least twice a day or after every meal) Floss your teeth regularly Proper diet Other Interdental cleansing Mouth rinses Mouth wash should be used regularly Regular dental checkups Brush your teeth ( at least twice a day or after every meal) Floss your teeth regularly Proper diet Other Interdental cleansing Mouth rinses Mouth wash should be used regularly Regular dental checkups BASIC STEPS FOR MAINTAINING ORAL HYGIENE:

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6 Always use a soft bristled tooth brush Use anti cavity fluoride tooth pastes Brush teeth for a minimum of two minutes at least twice a day Brush gums and tongue along with teeth to remove some bacteria from tongue Don’t brush too hard because it causes gingival recession Tooth brush should be replaced after every three month Always use a soft bristled tooth brush Use anti cavity fluoride tooth pastes Brush teeth for a minimum of two minutes at least twice a day Brush gums and tongue along with teeth to remove some bacteria from tongue Don’t brush too hard because it causes gingival recession Tooth brush should be replaced after every three month 1. BRUSHING:

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8 Use about 18 inch of dental floss, leaving an inch or two to work with Gently follow the curves of your teeth Be sure to clean beneath the gum line, avoid snapping the floss on the gums Use about 18 inch of dental floss, leaving an inch or two to work with Gently follow the curves of your teeth Be sure to clean beneath the gum line, avoid snapping the floss on the gums 2. FLOSSING METHOD

9 Avoid food that is rich in sugar content Carbonated drinks are more acidic and more dangerous than non-carbonated drinks. So carbonated drinks should be avoided Avoid food that is rich in sugar content Carbonated drinks are more acidic and more dangerous than non-carbonated drinks. So carbonated drinks should be avoided 3. DIET CONTROL:

10 Good oral hygiene should be a joined effort between you and your dentist Regular dental checkups are essential part of dental hygiene routine for young and old alike 4. REGULAR DENTAL CHECKUPS:

11 Your teeth are clean and free of debris Pink gums No bleeding on flossing and tooth brushing No halitosis Your teeth are clean and free of debris Pink gums No bleeding on flossing and tooth brushing No halitosis SIGNS OF GOOD ORAL HYGIENE:

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