Oral hygiene

purpose of this request is to seek financial support in the amount of $25,000 dollars, for the 12- month oral health and nutrition connection awareness campaign in Northwest District of Columbia entitled “Meals and Mouths.” The Meals and Mouths awareness campaign would fill the void that exists between knowledge of what is nutritious for an individual’s overall health and what is beneficial for superb oral health. This will enable thousands of the 348,000 plus inhabitants –both adults and…

patient’s medical history revealed alcohol use, tobacco use, and no medications. However, the patient does take Mucinex-Sinus Max due to seasonal allergies. The dental implications associated with Mucinex-Sinus Max is xerostomia. Xerostomia affects the oral cavity in a negative way due to the lack of nutrients provided from saliva. The patient's blood pressure was 140/90 mmHg and pulse was 80 BPM. The blood pressure reading was stage one hypertension because the normal range for blood pressure…

Maintenance of oral hygiene basically aims at minimising the bacterial load in our oral cavity to prevent the accumulation of plaque or dental biofilm on the tooth structure. Sometimes we develop areas in our teeth that are difficult to clean and thus causes a lot of plaque accumulation, it mainly occurs…

Children the age of 5-19 years go with untreated dental caries which is on average 17.5%(CDC). Throughout the duration of this project, I will be talking about how Dental Hygiene affects children and adults in their everyday life. Children need to have good oral hygiene because in their later life they can run into severe heart problems and or any other medical issue that is very concerning. We should take a step into creating free clinics available to children and adults who can’t necessarily…

wire, or bond complications. These unexpected and unwanted occurrences pose both appearance and oral health problems, enough to suggest retreatment of orthodontics and repairing periodontal health.1 Noting the importance and desire of retention with post-orthodontic treatment, orthodontic retainers, may it be removable or fixed, are utilized to maintain a set dentition, but at the cost of gingival or oral health degradation. The main point will be focused more on the mandibular arch of the…

With the emergence of the first baby tooth, we're relegated to a lifetime of good dental hygiene. Fortunately, there are effortless and inexpensive ways to ensure that our pearly whites remain in our mouths for as long as possible: teeth brushing, regular visits to the dentist, and flossing. Today, the simple silk thread is the crucial weapon against gum disease. Flossing is an integral part of good oral hygiene, although, it took some time for the public to embrace the practice. The American…

this problem if people would comply to it like simply brushing their teeth regularly, going to the dentist every six months for their check up, and flossing their teeth frequently. Educating and teach individuals about the importance of a good oral hygiene to prevent getting cavities. Dental healthcare is expensive and not all individuals can afford it. You can prevent some of the hidden dental issues we should remember to brush our teeth and gums daily. There are some cost effective methods to…

Several steps one can take to maintain good oral health include: visiting the dentist regularly, brushing and flossing, and eating a well- balanced diet. Fluoride treatments, mouthwashes, and sealants are some extra preventive measures. The most important factor in managing good oral hygiene is brushing and flossing daily. One should brush twice a day for at least two minutes each time. Plaque forms on teeth every twenty four hours, which…

Oral health is a major element in the overall health of an individual. Without the proper dental care poor hygiene can lead to various health problems. Children with decayed teeth are more risk to have a lower body weight by 80% compared to the ideal weight of children their age (Acs, 1992). There are four stages that can impact a adolescents oral health. Stage two which is where the primary teeth have all erupted. The dental care during this time is very important and can set how the permanent…

Determinants of Health Parental Education and Socioeconomic Status (SES) The protection of healthy teeth in children and adolescents is greatly influenced by the parental attitudes and behavior regarding oral hygiene.[20]The foundation of a child’s oral hygiene habits and occurrence of oral disease is dependent on the skills and attitudes of the parent.[20] According to Saldunaite et al[20], family can shape a child’s environment creating a “healthy lifestyle, increasing self-confidence and…