Oral hygiene

The oral cavity is more often than not viewed as a separate entity than the rest of the body. This is a mistake due to the overriding effect the mouth has on the rest of the body. This view needs to cease immediately due to the fact that oral health affects what people eat, their quality of life, and their speech.1 Oral health also plays an important role with chronic diseases. Unfortunately, oral health has not been a priority among many healthcare professionals, and this has lead to millions

In a stratified RCT, Tantipong, Morkchareonpong, Jaiyindee, & Thamlikitkul (2008) conducted a study to compare the use of CHG and normal saline for oral care. Patients in the CHG group received care using 15 ml of 2% CHG, the use of tooth brushing, and suctioning up to four times per day (Tantipong et al., 2008). The normal saline group used the same procedure as the CHG group, but with the difference of using normal saline instead of CHG. The results of this study were that 4.9% or 5 out of 102

Oral hygiene is an everyday part of life that people have to be mindful of. If time is taken each day, it can prevent a lot of negative health effects on mouths and bodies. People are taught the negative effects of not brushing teeth all of their lives. But do they really know all of the effects not brushing can truly have? Even if the goal is simply whiter teeth, people have to be aware of the repercussions of not having substantial oral hygiene regimens and practices. If the average person fails

2 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

during their lives. Microorganisms play a big role in the formation of cavities. Oral pathogens build up on the teeth, together with food debris and saliva, to form a thick whitish plaque. This becomes prime territory for the microorganisms to ferment food particles left on the teeth, releasing acid as a by-product. This acid 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

discusses scholarly articles that discuss various interventions, to improve oral health in children of all ages. There is research conducted that shows 1 out of 6 children experience a toothache each year. There were various interventions implemented throughout schools, and for parents with young children. Each intervention had similar effects and research shows that they were very effective in increasing knowledge on oral hygiene and dental health. This paper also discusses those various interventions

practice "Oral Hygiene for adults with Dementia" -Introduction- The purpose of this essay is to discuss a clinical skill or nursing action by referring to the nursing and allied health literature to explain and support evidence based practice. The skill I wish to examine is the practice of oral hygiene for adults with dementia in residential aged care facilities. In this essay I aim to provide the reader with adequate references to support the best practice for oral hygiene for people with

Introduction The advantages of good oral hygiene can help prevent existing and prevalent dental problems, primarily plaque and calculus, which are the major causes of caries (cavities) and tooth decay. Dental caries are not only found in the adolescent population, but are also found in adults, due to gums receding throughout the aging process. This exposes the roots of teeth to the different types of bacteria that cause plaque and tooth decay. To be sure, seniors with poor health are no exception

Good oral hygiene plays an important role in a persons overall health. Also, it can help a person to be more confident, which in turn leads to better success! Some people do not realize the consequences of poor oral hygiene on their overall health. The consequences are not just bad teeth! For example: you may end up with an infection of the blood, heart problems, respiratory problems, etc. While some know this, many do not think it affects their ability to succeed in school and career. If a person

effective oral hygiene techniques is the most effective way to protect the child’s teeth and help them to develop a daily oral wellness routine ("Dental Health," 2015). By focusing on those most in need, Medicaid eligible preschool aged children, teaching and reinforcing effective oral hygiene strategies early in life will foster a lifelong habit of oral health wellness (Gardner, Lally, & Wardle, 2012). Preschool Cavity Prevention Program As reported by the Academy of Pediatrics, oral hygiene should