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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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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Wisdom tooth (section Oral hygiene care)
anymore 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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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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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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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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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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the teeth. Treatment involves good oral hygiene and regular professional teeth cleaning. Recommended oral hygiene include daily brushing and flossing...
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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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of topical/systemic anti-fungal agents, oral and denture hygiene instruction. Different presentations of oral Candidiasis include: Pseudomembranous Candidiasis...
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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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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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tongue cleaner (also called a tongue scraper or tongue brush) is an oral hygiene device designed to clean the coating on the upper surface of the tongue...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Trismus (section Tumors and oral care)
is known to interfere with eating, speaking, and maintaining proper oral hygiene. This interference, specifically with an inability to swallow properly...
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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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Fusobacteriota and spirochete species. Predisposing factors include poor oral hygiene, smoking, poor nutrition, psychological stress, and a weakened immune...
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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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(dry mouth), soft diet, poor oral hygiene and certain medications. Management is facilitated by improving oral hygiene, especially scraping or brushing...
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