Oral Hygiene

Oral Hygiene is it your big worry? Are you satisfied with yours? Or do you have some trouble to resolve in your mouth?

Don't be afraid yourself, be quiet, let see together how to resolve your oral problem.

oral hygiene represents all dental care measures you apply yourself at home and are completed by your heath care provider(dentist, hygienist).

Remember that, general health always begins by mouth.To get a nice smile,teeth and gums must be in good condition.It is important to respect

this steps below:

1) - Brushing teeth : (Brush your teeth after eating).

2) - Dental floss: (floss to remove all food debris between teeth).

3) - Oral Rinse: (prevent the transformation food debris into acids).

4) - Clean Up :( to removal all plaques or tartars resisting to toothbrush).

There are other accessories that can be used in other particular situation, but 96% of cases may be resolved with steps above.

Studies agree to say the most of mouth diseases are caused by bad buccaux hygiene: dental caries, gum diseases, bad breath gingivitis, and periodontal disease.

So any treatment can be failed if there is not an efficient oral health.

What do you have to avoid?

Avoid to traumatize your gum currently with: toothbrush, and dental floss.That can cause receding gums, and sensitive teeth.

The use of teeth picks made of wood is not advice because they can cause abrasion.

In sum,all those are indispensable to maintain a thorough success and permanent of a good treatment.

Hygiene after radiation

For patient who received radiation therapy salivary glands may not completely work causing dry mouth.

So, to prevent gum disease, tooth decay mouth sores introduced by dry mouth, a good hygiene is important.

Usually, after first week of radiation therapy to head and or neck, the saliva production decreases and continues during the treatment.

Frequently the salivary glands localized in the upper cheeks close to ears are more victim than other salivary glands.

Do you know while the treatment, the production of saliva depends on types of glandes affected and radiation level.

If the salivary glands were directly touched by radiation therapy, the recovery of saliva will be partial and occurs after one year after.

How to minimize dry mouth

* It is better at least four times a day to clean the mouth and teeth.

* Use some solution of salt and baking soda (add 1/2 teaspoon salt to 1/2 teaspoon baking soda in one cup of warm water)

* Avoid all substance containing some sugar.

* Drink a lot of water to diminish dryness.

* Fluoride gel must be applied at bed time once a days mainly after cleaning the teeth.

* Always floss once a day and use rather fluoride toothpaste during brushing.

We encourage you to floss and brush you teeth,furthermore to use oral rinse. Children brushing teeth represent good habit and parents have to encourage.

At least,see your dentist every six months for a regular clean up to preserve a good oral hygiene.

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