Oral hygiene By: Laci Page

What is Oral Hygiene? Oral Hygiene is the daily routine of cleaning the mouth. This helps prevent: Cavities Bad breath Periodontal disease Gingivitis Periodontitis A healthy mouth also reduce the risk of other systemic diseases- such as heart disease.

Healthy Vs Unhealthy Healthy Unhealthy

How to achieve Oral Health Brush twice a day Floss teeth at least once a day Don’t forget to rinse with mouthwash It’s also important to visit your dental hygienist twice a year for dental cleanings. BRUSH FLOSS RINSE

Tooth Brushing Techniques Bass Roll Stillman Charter Fones

The Bass Method: Sulcular Brushing Direct the filaments up for top arch and down for bottom arch toward the gingival margin at a 45 degree angle directing filaments into the gingival margin. Vibrate the brush with very short strokes Affective for biofilm removal next to and directly beneath the gingival margin. For open embrasures Cervical areas Exposed toot surfaces

The Roll Method Direct filaments up for top arch and down for bottom arch. Place the side of the brush on attached gingiva. When plastic portion of the brush head is level with occlusal plane, the brush is at the proper height. Press to flex the filaments, toll the brush slowly over the teeth. As the brush is rolled, turn the wrist slightly. Used for children with healthy gums if a sulcular technique is difficult. General cleaning in conjunction with vibrating techniques (Bass, Charters, Stillman)

The Stillman Method Purposed for massage, stimulation and cleaning of cervical areas Brush ends placed partly on gingiva and partly on cervical areas directed slightly apical pressing slightly. Slight rotary motion.

The Charter Method Brush positioned at a 45 degree angle with the long axis of the tooth. Tips toward the occlusal plane Force the tips into interproximal areas using as much pressure as possible to get between teeth and flex filaments. Vibrate the brush gently. Press sides of the filaments against the gingival margin. Rolling stroke. Used to loosen debris and biofilm from proximal areas Clean orthodontic appliances Remove biofilm from abutment teeth, and fixed partial dentures.

Circular: Fones Method When teeth are closed, use a circular motion extends from the maxillary gingiva to the mandibular gingiva while maintaining light pressure. Easy to learn for young children Not for adult use- can harm the gingiva

Toothbrushing DON’Ts Horizontal Method: side to side sweeping motion. This method does not reach interdental areas leaving biofilm undisturbed on proximal surfaces. This can cause tooth abrasion. Scrub-Brush Method: a vigorous combination of horizontal, vertical and circular strokes with some vibrations. This vigorous scrubbing can cause gingival recession and tooth abrasion.

Flossing Floss once a day, everyday Promotes gingival heatlh Reduces interproximal bleeding Cleans interproximal areas of the teeth Use the C-shape method

Flossing

Traditional Flossing Alternatives Water jets Floss picks Air flossers Interproximal brushes

References Wilkins, Esther M. Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist. 11th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2013. Print. All images were found on google images