1. Oral hygiene
By: Laci Page

2. 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.

3. Healthy Vs Unhealthy
Healthy
Unhealthy

4. 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

5. Tooth Brushing Techniques
Bass
Roll
Stillman
Charter
Fones

6. 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

7. 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)

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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.

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

13. Flossing

14. Traditional Flossing Alternatives
Water jets
Floss picks
Air flossers
Interproximal brushes

15. References
Wilkins, Esther M. Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist. 11th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Print.
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