Brush Your Teeth Twice a Day

Dentures

Why Does all of this Matter So Much for Seniors Mouth Pain

Periodontitis

For Information about Seniors Dental Care at Southwestern Public Health and Our Free Dental Care for Low-Income Seniors

To begin, you will need a suction canister and tubing for an oral suction line.

Attach the bedside bracket to the wall

Peel the lid to open the package.

The soft bristles of the Suction Toothbrush help remove dental plaque on the teeth

Disconnect and discard the Suction Toothbrush.

Discard the Applicator Swab after use.

Remove the Suction Swab and attach it to the suction line

To create suction, place your thumb over the thumb port.

Next, open the packet of Mouth Moisturizer and apply it to the Applicator Swab.

Remember, protocol compliance is essential to ensure the success of your oral hygiene program.

Tips and Techniques for Providing Oral Care

Importance of Oral Care

Tips for Providing Daily Oral Care

Environmental Considerations

Allow residents to participate in their own care

Communicating with Dementia Residents

Positioning while providing oral care

Trouble Opening the Mouth

Removing Dentures

Brush the Resident's Mouth

Steps to oral care

Establish a daily routine

Where to brush

Points of Reference and Familiar Items

Reduce Noise Levels

Cleaning the Teeth

Brushing teeth with dementia

Hand-over-Hand Technique

Handling resistance

Aims of oral care

What is dental plaque?

What is gingivitis?

What is periodontitis?

Positioning

Brushing Teeth

How to Clean a Partial Denture

How to Clean Dentures

When to contact a dentist

Loose or Broken Dentures

Conclusion

Supplies

Brushing the teeth

Flossing

Rinse the mouth

Towel Drying

Cleaning up supplies

Oral care for residents with advanced dementia

Cleaning the mouth

Infections

Introduction

Peri-implant health and disease: definitions

Could peri-implantitis be a threat to the implant?

How to assess implants: healthy, mucositis or peri-implantitis?

What are the effective non-surgical treatments for peri-implant

The dentist's role in prevention of peri-implant disease

the hygienist's role in prevention of peri-implant disease

Take-home messages

Closing

When is it time to start brushing my child's teeth?

Avoiding sugary snacks and beverages

Oral care for toddlers

How to brush primary teeth

Toothbrushes

Evening routine

First permanent molar

Interdental cleaning for children

Conclusion

Read the instructions carefully

Take the first pouch START

Dip the brush in the antibacterial liquid.

Dispose of the brush in accordance with your hospital procedure

After 4 to 8 hours (depending on kit) take the second pouch.

Connect the suction tube to the suction wand.

Suction out excess fluid and debris

Do not put the sponge inside the patient's mouth!

Use the remaining pouches every 4 or 8 hours depending on the kit.

Tear the perforated corner of the sachet and pour liquid into the dipping cup. Then continue as shown previously