Investigating the Effect ofTeeth Cleaning Agents on the Growth of Bacteria

Studies have shown that various microorganisms can grow on toothbrushes after use. one day I was thinking about my toothbrush and how clean it was. Finding safe places to store your toothbrush in your bathroom can be difficult. So I did some research about it. I wanted to find the best place in my bathroom to store my toothbrush in my bathroom. i got some petri dishes and made an aar mixture in which bacteria can grow. Than I placed the dishes around my bathroom to collect bacteria, Then I studied the types of bacteria in my petri dishes . I found some dangerous

It is very common to have little knowledge about oral hygiene and its importance’s. Most people think that everything is fine as long as there isn’t any pain or bad breath. Unfortunately, this is a myth. Oral hygiene requires great importance of attention and is not simply based on how physically attractive a smile looks. In the article, “The health Perils of Gum Disease” it is stated that “gums are a barrier that help prevent inflammation that may damage your body” (Barker 1). In order to maintain a healthy mouth it is necessary to not only keep up with maintenance at home but also frequently seek a dental professional for proper cleanings and guidance. Lacking these tasks can cause great damage not only to the mouth

Each and every human mouth contains microorganisms, good and bad. It has been concluded that there are up to 1,000 variety of microorganisms residing in the oral cavity. Many of these bacteria are harmless to humans and are natural to the body. However, there are several that can cause decay and chronic infection in the oral cavity, which are also known as gram negative bacteria (Gehrig & Willmann, 2016). Biofilm, also known as plaque that forms on teeth, contains an organized matrix of microorganisms, which consists of these gram negative bacteria that can cause periodontitis. There are several types of biofilm in nature, but plaque in the oral cavity can be very destructive to a human’s periodontium and can place other organ systems at risk for harm. Bacteria reproduce very quickly and form huge colonies quickly as well (Gehrig & Willmann, 2016). It is important for women, who are pregnant or whom are trying to become pregnant, to have a thorough periodontal exam,

Periodontal disease is characterised by inflammation of tissues surrounding the teeth, damage to the supporting structures of teeth and the creation of pockets prone to bacterial infection (AIHW, 2015; Gehrig & Willmann, 2016). Periodontal disease is comprised of two main diagnostic categories: gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is characterised by inflammation, redness, oedema, and bleeding upon probing (Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, 2009; Gehrig & Willmann, 2016). Chronic untreated gingivitis can often lead to periodontitis (Gehrig & Willmann, 2016; Van der Weijden & Slot, 2015), which presents as a loss of attachment between the supporting structures of the teeth such as bones, gums and ligaments. The greatest contributing factor to periodontal disease is the chronic build up of plaque - a sticky film that adheres to the teeth, which is composed of microorganisms, microbial waste products and food debris (Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, 2009). Regular and effective oral hygiene practices such as frequent tooth brushing (Zimmermann et al., 2015), using a manual or power toothbrush (Van der Weijden & Slot, 2015) and interdental cleaning (Crocombe, Brennan, Slade, &

Oral hygiene was never practiced as a crucial habit for people throughout the history of mankind and their adaption to the world. From the Mesopotamian civilization to the eighteenth century, proper oral hygiene is labeled at the bottom list of human health. The reason why it was not a major priority is because sugar was scarce throughout the Eurasian continent. The origin of sugar began in New Guinea since its people were considered to be the first to domesticate the sugarcanes. Later in the centuries, the perfect climate made India flourish with sugarcane plantations and started its profitable trade with other countries in Asia and in Europe. Little did society realized, this sweetener “eats” tooth enamel and causes mouth pain and other

Since I started in the Dental Hygiene Program, my habits related to my oral health care were improving more and more. My first experience was when I used the disclosing agent. I realized that my teeth, which were showing dental plaque either in proximal and cervical surfaces, did not have the proper hygiene. Then, I learned that the Bass was the proper method to brush my teeth. This method was effective at removing plaque at the gingival margin and directly below it. Further, I started to use chewing gum with Xylitol instead of mint due to its beneficial effects. To illustrate, chewing gum increase saliva production, resulting in the mechanical removal of dental plaque and debris.

Over the years, the documentation of the patient’s oral health has remained fairly consistent. Chaz’s home care indicates he possess a good attitude towards oral hygiene and is highly motivated. He claims to brush two times a day, floss once a day, and uses Listerine mouth wash two times daily, yet his plaque index was fairly high, reaching 57%. At his final appointment the increase in plaque accumulation could be related to the patient’s recent injuries. Experiencing constant pain could detour, distract, or change the motivation he once had to perform the necessary hygiene procedures to keep his periodontal condition from increasing. After examining his technique with string floss and our test drive electric tooth brushes, I noticed that when brushing he focuses the most on the mid and incisal edges of the teeth rather than the gum line. Remembering our recent lecture from Dr. Parker and how he emphasized that, with geriatrics, the technique is not as important as simply getting the job done; I recommended to the patient to focus on keeping half of the brush head on the gum line and the other

Tooth plaque contains over 300 varieties of bacteria (a good reason to brush and floss!).

The human mouth is home to a complex biological environment in which a variety of microorganisms reside. With its composition of bone in the jaw, muscle in the cheeks and tongue, epithelium covering most structures, and teeth with a calcium enamel layer, organisms living in the mouth are selected that have structures built to withstand and utilize anything that passes through their environment. The mouth, or oral cavity, plays a major role in human respiration and digestion, making it a location in which various substances pass through and the environment can quickly change. In order to increase chance of survival, bacteria of the teeth form a biofilm, known more commonly as plaque, within which they can grow together in a more defensive manner. Biofilms form when planktonic bacteria attach to a surface and secrete an extracellular matrix of polysaccharide, and as more microorganisms group together they create a film on the surface. (7) In the case of dental plaque, bacteria become less vulnerable to the effects of antimicrobial agents that are often found in toothpastes and mouthwashes, as well as showing physiologic variations of structure compared to planktonic organisms that have not yet settled into a biofilm. (2) This formation also allows the bacteria to become more

The purpose of this research project is to explain what people in the field of dental hygiene are saying about juvenile periodontitis. Periodontal disease can be defined as two forms, aggressive and chronic. Some of the contributing factors of periodontal disease include poor oral hygiene care, heredity, or problems with immune system. The major form of aggressive periodontal disease is known as juvenile periodontitis, which most commonly occurs in children and adolescents. Juvenile periodontitis can be broken further down into localized and generalized, depending on how much of the oral cavity is involved. Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans

Studies show that half of Americans suffer from chronic gum disease. In today’s society, half of the issue with periodontal disease is learning how to address it. It has been proven that the same pathogens that are the root of periodontal disease can also contribute to other health factors that can affect the body. Many of the health factors that come with having periodontal disease consist of; diabetes mellitus,

Listerine Whitening and Colgate Plax Whitening are mouthwashes, Whiteness Perfect 10% is a CP gel, and Bromelain + papain is an experimental mouth rinse formulated as a control. Whiteness perfect gel was applied over the enamel surfaces, and left on the surface of the teeth for a total of eight hours. Next the gel was removed and the specimens were submitted into the dye-rinse cycle. For the dye- rinse cycles the incisors were immersed for five minutes in the staining broth. Next the specimens were immersed for the two minutes in the mouth rinses and finally placed in a sample of artificial saliva. This cycle was repeated for a total of 12 weeks, and the color reading was obtained after ever few weeks. The purpose of allowing the specimens to remain in the broth for five minutes was to imitate the extreme situations of the daily consumptions of food dyes. The result from this study showed that Listerine Whitening and Plax Whitening were able to maintain the results obtained initially with 10% CP, for a stimulated three-month period of the dye rinse challenge (Oliveira et al., 2017). Additionally, out of the specimens solely submitted to the mouth rinse treatment Listerine Whitening and Plax Whitening had shown the best whitening result. Researchers believe that this outcome was due to the fact that Listerine Whitening and Plax

Through the dental hygiene process of care, the clinician’s main purposes are to evaluate the patient, analyze the findings, and determine a treatment that will provide therapeutic care. The clinician must also treat each patient individually based on their oral health needs and conditions. Along with the importance of patient care, are the standard precautions and actions of infection control used to decrease and eliminate the clinician and patient’s susceptibility to infection, diseases, cross-contamination, etc.… according to Wilkins (2017), “The First responsibility of the entire dental team is to organize and maintain a system for the disinfection, sterilization, and care of instruments and equipment” (p. 46).

Dental Caries is becoming a real major concern for public health professionals. Globally, around 60-90% of school children and 100% of adults have dental caries (1). Dental Caries commonly known as tooth decay can be defined as a transmissible bacterial disease caused mainly by bacteria producing acids and dissolving tooth minerals(2). Prevalence of tooth decay showed that the mandibular central incisors have the lowest percentage to experience tooth decay, while maxillary and mandibular molars showed the highest incidence rate for caries. Caries also showed surface specificity in which occlusal surfaces in molars and proximal surfaces of incisors, canines and premolar have greater number of tooth decay compared to other sites

Bacteria are the primary causative agents in pulpal and periapical pathosis. The challenge of non- surgical endodontic treatment is to achieve total disinfection and elimination of bacteria from the root canal system.The elimination of infection would seem to be a worthy goal, since research has shown that the absence of infection before obturation of a tooth undergoing endodontic treatment results in a higher success rate.(21)