Good oral hygiene

practices

Good oral hygiene

practices

Toothache Toothache

· Take painkillers, take that you usually take for a headache and or consult a Dentist/NHS111/ pharmacist/GP. · Maintain good oral hygiene.· Rubbing toothpaste onto the tooth can help. · Salt water rinses at different times to brushing can help.· Continuous Toothache then call your Dentist/ NHS 111.

· Brush 2x a day with a small headed tooth brush for 2 mins with a fluoride toothpaste.· Floss daily or use interdental brushes. · Reduce intake of sugary drinks and snacks to meals times.

Swollen facecaused by

dentalproblems

· Call your Dentist or NHS 111.· Elevate head when sleeping.· Take painkillers what you usually take for a headache or ask a GP/Pharmacist.· If the swelling affects your sight or breathing call 999.· If you can tolerate it, use a cold compress never a warm one.· Rinse your mouth out with salt water 4 times a day (1 tsp of salt and a cup of warm water).

Swollen facecaused by

dentalproblems

Trauma · Falls and accidents that cause damage to the mouth/ teeth you need to call your dentist/NHS111. · If there is bleeding try and stop the bleeding with a clean cloth/gauze until you can get help.

Trauma

Rubbingdenture

Loosedenture

· Take them out and clean and store them somewhere safe and moist. · Eat soft foods until you can see your dentist.

Rubbingdenture

Loosedenture

Coatedtongue

Sensitivity

· Brush the tongue twice a day with a toothbrush or a tongue scraper.· Ensure you are having a balanced diet.· Salty water rinses may help but I would do this at separate times to brushing.

Coatedtongue

· Rub sensitive tooth paste all around the tooth 4 times a day. · Avoid extreme temperatures.· If needed take painkillers.

Sensitivity

Wisdomtooth

problems

· Salty water rinses, painkillers and gently brush the area.· Also monitor for swelling and any problems call your Dentist/NHS111.

Wisdomtooth

problems

· Use fixative where possible. · When sleeping, as with all dentures brush with a denture brush and soak In water.

Lost filling/Broken tooth/ Sharp edges:

· You can purchase a temp filling kits from a pharmacist and place it of over the affected area.· Keep it nice and clean until you can get help from a dentist.

Lost filling/Broken tooth/ Sharp edges:

Lost crown/bridge

· Try and find it and re-cement it with temporary cement from the pharmacy. · If that doesn't work, cover the tooth with temporary filling material to protect the tooth.

Lost crown/bridge

Bleeding/swollen

gums

· Brush gently 2x a day along the gumline for a least 2 mins. · You can also use salty water rinses or Cosodly mouthwash separate times to brushing at least 2 times a day. · Follow the instruction on the label.

Bleeding/swollen

gums

Knocked tooth(a front baby

tooth) · Soak in milk and call NHS 111 as soon as possible.

Knocked tooth(a front baby

tooth)

· Brush gently 2x a day along the gumline for a least 2 mins. · You can also use salty water rinses or Cosodly mouthwash separate times to brush at least 2 times a day, following the instruction on the label.

Ulcers Ulcers

Oral thrush Oral thrush

Lodgedfood

· Try and gently floss it out or use an interdental bush to push it out.

Lodgedfood

1. Babies:

· Clean their mouth after every feed with a clean cloth or a small headed soft tooth brush.· Sterilize dummies and bottles in between use.

2. Adults-

· Take out dentures at night and clean with denture cleaning products.· Clean the mouth well including cheeks, tongues and remaining teeth.

Due to COVID-19, this year's National Smile Month will be a digital campaign and we have come up with some self-help tips for common dental problems.

If your symptoms do not improve, call the NHS 111 service or your dentist.

18th May - 18th June 2020