successful in removing plaques between teeth spaces where it’s hard to reach around braces‚ implant or bridges between teeth and sometimes more effective than flossing. In case‚ water floss is inaccessible then water stream can work well in maintaining oral hygiene that result in the healthier oral cavity and maintenance of oral appliances such as braces‚ implant‚ and bridges etc.
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OHI home care items (case study and you choose the items given to the patient) 5) Know the first and Major CLINICAL feature of dental plaque induced gingivitis 6) Know what is the most effective antibacterial agent available today (i.e chlorahexidine‚ listerine etc.) Most effective antibacterial agent available today is chlorhexidine. It reduces plaque and gingivitis. Alters bacterial cell wall and interferes with adsorption of bacterial to teeth. Listerine is ADA approved for its effectiveness
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and it’s hard to do when I have a small tooth too. According to the book‚ brushing seems to help more than flossing by removing plaque‚ acids and toxins that are the major cause of tooth decay and periodontal disease. However‚ both brushing by flossing are equally important since‚ brushing only clean the front and the back of the teeth and with flossing it remove plaque from between your teeth and underneath the gum preventing gum
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Scaling or removal of plaque deposits‚ tooth splinting‚ tooth extraction‚ dental filling‚ and root canalling procedures are various treatments to combat toothache. Analgesics like acetaminophen and ibuprofen may be taken to counter toothache. Toothache is often accompanied by
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Causes of Eruption Gingivitis • This increase in gingivitis apparently occurs because the gingival margin receives no protection from the coronal contour of the tooth during the early stage of active eruption‚ where Food debris‚ materia alba‚ and bacterial plaque often collect around and beneath the free tissue‚ partially cover the crown of the erupting tooth‚ and cause the development of an inflammatory process. Clinical Features • • • • • • • Pain Swelling of the Gingiva Redness of the Gingiva Bleeding
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Efficacy of Oil Pulling Therapy using Sunflower Oil on Bacteria Count in Saliva of Dental Students from Northern Sumatera University. VIDYAVATI Northern Sumatera University‚ Northern Sumatera‚ Indonesia Background: Oil pulling therapy or oil swishing has been extensively used as a traditional Indian folk remedy for oral health benefits which comes from Ayurvedic medicine thousands of years ago. This therapy is done by swishing any desired vegetable oil for a period of 5 to 8 minutes in mouth. The
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this refers to someting that is acting as an obstacle towards preventive measures. Human diet and dental caries Dental caries are a tooth disease caused by the complex interaction of food‚ they occur when plaque synthesises with the sugars and starches of the food that we eat. This plaque bacteria produces acids that causes demineralisation of enamel and enzymes that attack the protein content of the tooth. If left untreated‚ this bacteria ultimately leads to the formation of deep cavities and
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prone to cavities because of their lifestyle and genetics. Lets’ take a closer look at cavities. What Really Causes Cavities Studies show that cavities are caused by the buildup of a sticky substance called plaque on the teeth. Overtime‚ this sticky substance destroys the enamel on the teeth. Plaque is a form of bacteria. This bacteria interacts with the sugar on our teeth and in our mouth‚ causing decay. Clearly‚ a lifestyle that includes chowing down on plenty of sweets and sugary foods leads to tooth
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bananas. Toothpaste is a paste or gel dentifrice used with a toothbrush as an accessory to clean and maintain the aesthetics and health of teeth. Toothpaste is used to promote oral hygiene: it serves as an abrasive that aids in removing the dental plaque and food from the teeth‚ assists in suppressing halitosis‚ and delivers active ingredients such as fluoride or xylitol to help prevent tooth and gum disease (gingivitis). -- STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM -- The problem that connects in this project
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Since 1996‚ on an average‚ Americans have spent an average of 1.4 million dollars annually on teeth whitening (source 2 and 3). In order to see an effect on their tooth color they must maintain tooth health (source 1). Tooth health is related to hygiene‚ aging and genetics‚ and external factors. Tooth health is related to hygiene‚ genetics‚ and external factors. “You can help keep your teeth white by cutting down on the amount of food and drinks you have that can stain teeth.”(Source 1) When
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