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` Poor oral health can negatively effect: A
persons ability to eat Diet
Speech
Hydration
Weight
Appearance
Behavior
Social interactions Quality of life
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` Small, soft-bristled toothbrushes` Chlorhexidine oral rinse, or normal saline when
chlorhexidine not available
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Include the use of water during oral care
` Should not use lemon or glycerine swabs
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` Care professionals should perform oral care on
patients: Every 4 hours or at least after meals
Every 2 hours in the ICU
Every 2 hours for intubated patients and patients with a
tracheostomy Provide moisture to the mouth orally for patients on
oxygen or with dry mucous membranes
Dentures should be soaked for 10 minutes every day
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` Warning signs
Bad breath or taste that won¶t go away Red, tender, bleeding or swollen gums
Painful chewing
Loose or sensitive teeth
Gums that have pulled away from your teeth
Any change in the way your teeth fit together when you
bite
Any change in the fit of partial dentures
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` Risk Factors
Smoking Diabetes
Poor oral hygiene
Stress
Heredity Crooked teeth
Underlying immuno-deficiencies
Taking medications that cause dry mouth Female hormonal changes
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` Complications
Tooth loss Coronary artery disease
Stroke
Low birth weight babies
Poorly controlled diabetes Respiratory problems
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (V AP)
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` Treatment and prevention Brush and floss every day
Eat a healthy diet
See a dentist at least once a year, or more frequently if you
have any of the warning signs or risk factors
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` Need help? The Health Resources and Services Administration
supports a network of "safety net" clinics for people who
qualify for reduced-cost care, and many have a dentalclinic (toll free: 1-888-275-4772).
Many dental schools have a clinic staffed by the
professors and students, where care is provided based
on your ability to pay. Your state dental organization may be able to refer you to
dentists in your area who provide care at a reduced rate.
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` Good oral care allows a person to:
Stay pain free Eat and talk comfortably
Feel happy with their appearance
Maintain social interaction
Stay as healthy as possible Maintain self-esteem and health care habits and
standards they have had throughout their life
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` Plaque can cause aspiration pneumonia
Inflammation of the lung and bronchi caused by inhalingor choking on vomit
` Much of a patients care is medical care and
nursing care, sometimes the oral health needs areoverlooked
` An oral health assessment should be done at
admission with the full assessment andperiodically throughout the patients stay
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` What are at least 3 things poor oral health can
effect? A persons ability to eat
Diet
Speech
Hydration
Weight Appearance
Behavior
Social interactions
Quality of life
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` What are some warning signs of periodontal
disease?
Bad breath or taste that won¶t go away
Red, tender, bleeding or swollen gums
Painful chewing
Loose or sensitive teethGums that have pulled away from your teeth
Any change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite
Any change in the fit of partial dentures
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` What are can be 3 complications of periodontal
disease?Tooth loss
Coronary artery disease
Stroke
Low birth weight babiesPoorly controlled diabetes
Respiratory problems
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (V AP)