Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping one's oral cavity clean and free of disease and other problems (e.g. bad breath) by regular brushing of the teeth...
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Pericoronitis (section Oral hygiene)
as an operculum, an area which can be difficult to access with normal oral hygiene methods. The hyponym operculitis technically refers to inflammation of...
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personal hygiene, medical hygiene, sleep hygiene, and food hygiene. Home and every day hygiene includes hand washing, respiratory hygiene, food hygiene at home...
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Oral-B is an American brand of oral hygiene products, including toothpastes, toothbrushes, electric toothbrushes, and mouthwashes. The brand has been...
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Dental hygienist (redirect from Oral hygienist)
patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health making impressions...
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the student in spoken form Oral hygiene, practices involved in cleaning the mouth and preventing disease Oral medication Oral rehydration therapy, a simple...
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improvement in gingival health with irrigation compared with regular oral hygiene, although there was no reduction in plaque. A 2019 meta-analysis found...
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Tooth decay (section Oral hygiene)
teeth, oral hygiene habits, and the buffering capacity of their saliva. Dental caries can occur on any surface of a tooth that is exposed to the oral cavity...
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Wisdom tooth (section Oral hygiene care)
longer held as true. Impacted wisdom teeth may suffer from tooth decay if oral hygiene becomes more difficult. Wisdom teeth which are partially erupted through...
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Main causes of fecal–oral disease transmission include lack of adequate sanitation (leading to open defecation), and poor hygiene practices. If soil or...
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for oral hygiene products such as toothpastes, toothbrushes, mouthwashes and dental floss. Manufactured by Colgate-Palmolive, Colgate's oral hygiene products...
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of topical/systemic anti-fungal agents, oral and denture hygiene instruction. Different presentations of oral candidiasis include: Pseudomembranous candidiasis...
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Dental public health (section One-to-one oral hygiene advice provided in a dental setting for oral health)
part to public-school children in the belief that their education in oral hygiene is the best way to reach the general public. The pattern for such programs...
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is always preceded by gingivitis. Gingivitis is reversible with good oral hygiene; however, without treatment, gingivitis can progress to periodontitis...
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Aspiration pneumonia (section Oral hygiene)
including general anesthesia and alcohol. Bacterial colonization: Poor oral hygiene can result in colonization of the mouth with excessive amounts of bacteria...
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Mouthwash (redirect from Oral rinse)
which are used at home as part of an oral hygiene routine. Mouthwashes combine ingredients to treat a variety of oral conditions. Variations are common,...
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improving oral hygiene measures, such as regular toothbrushing and use of anti-microbial mouthwashes. Since smoking is associated with many forms of oral candidiasis...
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the teeth. Treatment involves good oral hygiene and regular professional teeth cleaning. Recommended oral hygiene include daily brushing and flossing...
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of oral cancer in some cases. There are complex interactions between alcohol content, usage patterns, reduction of oral pathogens, poor oral hygiene, smoking...
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Crest is an American brand of toothpaste and other oral hygiene products made by American multinational Procter & Gamble (P&G) and sold worldwide. In many...
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people in the developed world. It is preventable by proper nutrition and oral hygiene. Noma is most common in impoverished environments with poor healthcare...
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Human tooth (section Oral hygiene)
prophylactic measures, such as regular oral hygiene and dietary modifications, to avoid dental caries. Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping the mouth...
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may refer to: Rinsing the human mouth with mouthwash for purposes of oral hygiene Washing out the mouth with soap, a form of punishment Mouthwashing (video...
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maintain the aesthetics and health of teeth. Toothpaste is used to promote oral hygiene; it functions as an abrasive agent that helps to remove dental plaque...
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Dental plaque (section Importance of oral care)
use of interdental aids such as dental floss and interdental brushes. Oral hygiene is important as dental biofilms may become acidic causing demineralization...
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Oil pulling (category Oral hygiene)
scientific studies supporting the practice of oil pulling for any benefit to oral hygiene or overall wellbeing. The Canadian Dental Association assessed the practice...
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maintenance to ensure patient compliance in maintaining appropriate oral hygiene. Study models mounted on a semi-adjustable articulator using a facebow...
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global awareness of the issues around oral health and the importance of oral hygiene so that governments, health associations and the general public can work...
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Dental floss (category Oral hygiene)
significantly; the least expensive floss has essentially the same impact on oral hygiene as the most expensive. Factors to be considered when choosing the right...
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oral hygiene and requires behaviour change in terms of tooth brushing, interdental cleaning, and other oral hygiene techniques. Personal oral hygiene...
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