2. OUTLINE
β’ Definition of health
β’ Definition of oral hygiene
β’ Reasons for maintaining oral hygiene
β’ Causes of poor oral hygiene
β’ Oral hygiene status
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3. β’ Factors considered in keeping good oral
hygiene
β’ Oral hygiene instruction
β’ Conclusion
β’ References
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6. DEFINITION OF HEALTH
β’ A state of complete physical, mental and social
well-being and not merely the absence of
disease or informity.
β’ It is the ability of individuals or communities
to adapt and self-manage when facing
physical, mental or social challenges.
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7. DEFINITION OF ORAL
HYGIENE
β’ It is the practice of keeping the mouth and
teeth clean to prevent dental problems, most
commonly, dental cavities, gingivitis,
periodontal(gum) diseases and bad breadth.
β’ It involves the modification of the oral
microflora so as to maintain a healthy oral
environment.
β’ It involves brushing and flossing to prevent
tooth decay and gum disease.
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8. REASONS FOR MAINTAINING ORAL HYGIENE
β’ To have an attractive smile
β’ To avoid bad breath
β’ To avoid pain
β’ To save money
β’ To keep enjoying your favourite meals
β’ To keep looking gorgeous
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26. FACTORS CONSIDERED IN
KEEPING GOOD HYGIENE
β’ Tooth brushing- frequent brushing
β’ Type of tooth brush
β’ Brushing technique
β’ Selection of dentrifices/toothpaste.
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29. ORAL HYGIENE INSTRUCTION
β’ Ensure regular visit to the dentist at least
twice a year for scaling and polishing
β’ Brush at least twice a day
β’ Use medium toothbrush as prescribed by
the dentist
β’ Change your toothbrush every 3months
β’ Buy toothpaste containing flouride
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30. β’ Do not put the toothbrush containing
toothpaste inside cup of water before
brushing
β’ Avoid toothpicking, use dental floss after
eating
β’ Ensure your toothbrush is properly dried
and well stored after usage.
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31. β’ Cut down or how often you have sugary
foods and drinks.
β’ Use a straw when you have a fizzy or
acidic drinks.
β’ Chew sugar free gum.
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40. CONCLUSION
β’ A beautiful smile starts with an excellent
oral hygiene regimen
β’ Regardless of how well you practice oral
hygiene at home, regular dental visits are
essential to your health
β’ Remember the βRules of Twosβ β brush at
least twice a day and see a dentist at least
twice a year.
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41. REFERENCES
β’ Wilkins EM. Planning for Dental
Hygiene. Clinical practice of the
dental hygienist. 10th ed. China:
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins 2009;353-
67.
β’ Richard ES. A Textbook of Preventive
Dentistry. 2nd ed. Michigan : Richard
Stallard 2013;234-52.
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