Floss

Case study one Introduction Source of the patient referral Patient was referred to me from the dentist. Medical problem Presented was a 62 year old female, patient is an asthmatic and has bronchitis. Social circumstances She previously smoked 70 per week, but has since cut this down to 3 per day, due to cost and health issues The patient doesn’t drink alcohol. The patient has a relatively healthy diet. Patients presenting problem

the idea of a water flosser. Another patient was very interested that he could prevent decay from progressing into a cavity that would require a filling, if he were to follow my instructions in how not to just stick the floss straight in-between the teeth. I showed him how the floss can hug the tooth and glide into the gums and not hurt. This opportunity, having been given leeway to just ‘do,’ allowed me to realize that I would be able to appreciate the use of my loupes. All other times, when smothered

Toothbrushing is a part of the Implementation phase of the process of care. The seven factors I will assess with Jay regarding his oral hygiene are: current self-care behaviours, type of toothbrush used, frequency and duration of toothbrushing, toothbrush replacement practices, level of satisfaction with tools and technique, personal values and preferences. These seven factors will make sure all areas of his oral self-care are discussed and recommendations will be made out of this discussion. There

when you floss first, you are removing any food that normal brushing can not reach, and when you do not floss, you are missing approximately 40% of the tooth. Demonstrate for the patient that you will need about 18 inches of floss, show them how you wrap the floss around the middle finger of each hand using a clean part of the floss as you are going from tooth to tooth, show them how to make a “C” with the floss and move up and down the tooth. If a patient has trouble with floss, you can

easy to use, allowing you to reach the hardest to reach so many people have trouble getting (and one of the most common excuses why the majority silk). You can also opt to include mouthwash in the tank to deliver on your teeth and gums every time you floss. This is very convenient because you can silk and, at the same time, rinse the mouth with it. There are various parameters that the machine can be configured with so you are sure that your teeth and gums are cleaned effectively. It does not matter

Introduction Oil pulling is a method that is being practiced for a long time and is one of the most effective methods for fighting against dental diseases like gingivitis, bad oral breath and plaque. This is a traditional method for curing dental floss and dates back to 3000 years. Having been originated from Ayurveda techniques, this is one of the best home remedy that has been tried and tested successfully. It involves the use of oil, preferably from coconut, sesame or sunflower and the oil is

habit to stay on top of so have the whole family join in when it is time to clean between your teeth. Flossing takes the food and bacteria out of hard to reach places and strengthens your resistance to acidic decay or plaque build up. Each time you floss, you have to take the proper time and effort. Understanding the symptoms: There are many symptoms of deteriorating gums.

As a final journal, I will explain what events made an impression on my dental hygiene career as well as how the community was affected positively and negatively. What went well in all of the presented presentation; knowing the information, having an attentive audience, and presenting with confidence. Our first presentation was at the Red Apple adult center, we had props to help clarify the information. Information presented was descriptive to distinguish each section of the presentation. At the

at the handle to provide consumers with dental floss and toothpaste. The rear part of the handle contains a button that when pushed down also allows forward movement; this action squeezes the toothpaste cartridge. When the button is pressed a hole at the end of the handle opens up allowing the toothpaste to exist, when the button is released the hole closes and seals off the toothpaste. The end with the brush contains a cartridge full of dental floss. The use of cartridges is important because when

Unlucky Runner “John McBernette, please stay after class,” my english teacher ordered a few seconds before the bell. Suspecting I had been caught yet once again pulling a prank on my friend, I cursed the day she was born silently while sulking deeper into my seat. As I stood standing in front of her desk, awaiting her almost daily lecture, I realized that my life was not hot and spicy like I always imagined it to be at my present age. However, that was five years ago. Since that day I have been