Hygiene

enough, according to a survey published by Delta Dental,” (colgate.com). Many people all across the United States have dental hygiene issues due to lack of practicing good oral health skills. The reason why some individuals have poor oral health is due to lack of funds, products, race, and simply because they’re lazy. A dental hygienist can provide a patient with better hygiene regiments to motivate the patient on the right path in order to have a healthy mouth. Some individuals think that it’s perfectly

Proper Hand Hygiene and its Effect on Nursing Melinda R. Smith Montgomery College   Proper Hand Hygiene and its Effect on Nursing The first and foremost item of importance incoming Nursing Students learn is how to practice proper hand hygiene and specific techniques to attain it. It makes one wonder, while it is common sense information today, what lead to the discovery that unclean hands spread disease? When did proper hand hygiene finally take root as a standard practice? While Florence Nightingale

Purpose To better understand the importance of oral hygiene. I intend to research and write a report about the health problems that occur when you don’t take care of your teeth and the cost associated with correcting poor hygiene. Background of the Problem Oral hygiene is one of the most important hygiene functions one must maintain to prevent health problems. Most people have knowledge of the main reasons we should brush our teeth; so we don’t have bad breath, gum disease, and tooth decay

Mouth My interest in dentistry has grown immensely since I’ve started working at a dental office that deals with many patients who may have never had proper oral care or they smoke and chew tobacco along with many other bad habits. The lack of oral hygiene has raised many problems, problems that could have been prevented with just a couple check-ups a year, such as tooth decay, gum recession, bad breath, heart failure, high blood pressure. Deciding to go to school to become a dental hygienist has made

Personal Health: 9 Hygiene Practices to Remember We go about our daily lives adhering to standard practices of hygiene: brushing our teeth, washing our faces, shampooing our hair, you get the drill. But we’ve forgotten about the not-so-habitual “other” practices that doctors continuously recommend us to do each day. Although these nine hygienic procedures take additional time, it is important to incorporate them into your weekly and monthly routines so that they do eventually become habitual. After

Actually, I did not use a waxed dental floss as a routine in my oral health care. 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

Diabetes Mellitus (http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0082158). The goal of this problem is for patients to not accrue the disease of diabetes by taking care of their oral hygiene. The relevance of this topic is for patients to know the importance of their oral hygiene and what can happen to their health. Hygienists can approach this problem by explaining the complications, for instance xerostomia, thrush, burning

HOUSEHOLD CLEANLINESS & PERSONAL HYGIENE; SPACES; OBJECTS; CUSTOMS OF THE 18TH CENTURY This analysis provides a historical context to investigate domestic occurrences and customary behaviors in western culture during the 18th century. Through the study of the daily chores and hygiene practices of people during this time, I will gain an in-depth understanding of practices, which developed over time, serving as the foundation of our culture in present day. The purpose is to gain in-depth understanding

erodes and decomposes the teeth below. So what can be done to prevent this? Dental hygiene is key to preventing microorganisms from building up. Everyone is familiar with today’s standard; brushing, flossing, and the use of antimicrobial mouth washes. A far less well known technique – but potentially greatly effective – is the use of miswak. What is miswak? Miswak is a traditional tool used for oral hygiene, dating back as early as 5000BC and still in use in many parts of the world today. The

When it comes to oral care, there are several aspects that need considerations. Without proper oral hygiene, you may end up with an unhealthy mouth and missing teeth. Here are essential dental care tips, by our experienced dentists in Tysons Corner, to help you keep your teeth and gums, and ultimately your entire mouth healthy. Tip #1 Make sure you are properly caring for your gums and teeth. Brush and floss your teeth thoroughly twice a day, and use a good mouth rinse at least once a day. The habit