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Oral CareBy; helen Wadzinski and Nicole Politano

Getting StartedKeeping your teeth clean is important for both children and adults. Parents should work to encourage their children to brush and floss every day to enforce good habits. Not only is brushing and flossing important, you should use a mouthwash to help with cavity prevention and strengthens the teeth. Dentists recommend mouthwashes with fluoride just to ensure the teeth are healthy.

General Tips about tooth brushingTooth brushing and flossing helps prevent plaque Tooth Brushing should last from 2-3 minutesToothbrushes should be replaced every 2-3 months because even though you wash it, germs and bacteria builds up overtime and can cause sicknesses such as the flu. Toothbrushes come in a variety of colors, sizes and even ones that are appealing to kids to make them want to have clean teeth

FlossingFlossing gives many benefits such as removing plaqueFloss can be coated in flavor such as mint or fruity Floss can be very useful to get food out of your teeth It is a good idea to floss after eating an apple or corn If you have braces flossing is a must

Dental visits Be sure to ask your dentist if you have any questions and call if any concerns come upRegular dental visits are good for oral hygieneWithout proper dental care the patient has a high rate of loosing teeth in the future from decay or periodontitis disease If you have any pains or discolorations in your teeth make sure you make a quick appointment to make sure its nothing serious

DiseasesTooth decay can be a result of bad hygiene and it must be filled with resin restoration Gingivitis is from poor oral hygiene Gingivitis is a less severe form of and may evolve into periodontitisPeriodontitis is a disease that affects the support structures of teeth, the gums, ligaments, and bone. Treatments for periodontitis include home care instruction, antibiotic, or surgeryIf not treated the cavity can expand, and destroys the tooth which is an extremely painful experience.

Sources Gum Disease (Periodontal Disease). ADA.org: The Public. http://www.ada.org/public/index.asp .

Healthtouch Online. Medical Strategies Inc. http://www.healthtouch.com .

Oral Health Information. ADHA Online. http://www.adha.org .

ORGANIZATIONS

American Dental Association. 211 East Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60611. (312) 440-2500. http://www.ada.org .

American Dental Hygienists' Association. 444 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60611. (800) 243-2342. http://www.adha.org .

Cathy Hester Seckman, R.D.H.

Record Number: CX2760400770

Sources ContinuedAll images were taken from Google Images Some information may be from personal knowledge THE ENDThank you for learning the importance of dental care