Oral Care

Question 0

Toothpaste ingredients?

Choses least abrasive which the most effective.

1) abrasive =
2) humectant =
3) thickeners =
4) detergents =
5) flavoring =
6) flouride =
7) baking soda =

Answer 0

1) abrasive = cleaner stain
2) humectant = prevent H2O losses
3) thickeners = stabilize toothpaste
4) detergents = create foaming action
5) flavoring = good taste
6) flouride = strength tooth enamel and remineralized
7) baking soda = whiting

Question 1

What is the Proper Oral Hygiene ?

Answer 1

Prevention = controlling plaque

1) Resistance = ensure Fluoride present
2) Oral bacteria = brush BID& flossQD
3) Diet= avoid Carbs

Question 2

Fluoride Product uses and counseling point!

Answer 2

1) to decrease solubility of enamel
2) remineralize during cycle
3) interfere with bacteria and Plaque
Tips
Brush with paste before using Fluoride rinse
One time everyday
Do not swallow
Do not eat or drink after 30 minutes of using Fluoride

Question 3

Treatment for sensitive Teeth? And counseling points ?

Answer 3

1) Fluoride paste 2) Sensodyne

1) avoid harsh techniques and food
2) if grinding teeth. Wear mouth guard
3) avoid uses of abrasives
4) >12 yrs ( takes days -weeks to see effect )

Question 4

Xerostomia ( dry mouth) cause by medication, dehydration, alcohol, smoking, mouth breathing, caffeine ..

Possible complications = gingivitis &thrush, caries
Treatment?

Answer 4

1) saliva substitute ( Biotene)
2) Fluoride paste/ mouthwash
3) Sugar free Gum
( take medication 1 hr before eating)

Question 5

Halitosis ( bad breath) Sulfur break down.. Causes ( periodontal, tobacco, Xerostomia , respiratory problems)

Treatment?

Answer 5

1) Toung Scraper
2) Anti-bacterial mouthwash
3) sugar - free gum not breath mints
4) avoid anticholinergic med ( trigger dry mouth)

Question 6

Oral Candidiasis ( Thrush ) Cottage cheese white patches looking ... 
Causes by oral yeast infection.. Treatment?

Answer 6

Gentian Violet 1%

Uses cotton swab
Do not swallow
Stain cloths and skin

Question 7

Recurrent Aphthous stomatitis ( RAS) canker sore - yellow or white on tongue or mouth— trigger ( stress, injured, non smoking, vitamins, hormones , braces

Treatment?

Answer 7

1) Orajel : Benzocaine 20% - Benzalkoniam 0.02% ZnCl0.1%

2) Peroxyl Mouthwash:
hydrogen peroxide 1.5%
3) ice in pain PRN
4) Debriment , salt water, baking soda paste
Systemic analgesic NOT effective for pain

Question 8

Herpes Simplex Labialis ( HSL) Cold sore – trigger: UV, Menstruation , Stress, Cold , immunosuppressive.

Treatment?

Answer 8

1) Abreva ( Docosanol )
2) wash with mild soap solution
3) avoid drying
4) TAO 3-4 time/day if not crusting
5) tea tree oil / Lysine / LongoVital

Question 9

Dentures & Retainers

Clean daily

Answer 9

1) Efferdent soaks :( anti-bacterial, stain remover- odor neutralizer )( changes color to indicate completion )
2) Fresh N Brite Paste ( Twice daily & Soft- bristle toothbrush)

Avoid normal Toothpaste and Hot water

Question 10

Braces ( complications: gingivitis, decalcification )

Products

Answer 10

1) soft-bristled sonic toothbrush
2) fluoride containing toothpaste
3) floss threader & interdental brush
4) waterpik( water flosser )
5) dental wax & silicone

Question 11

Whitening
Products :- gels, toothpaste, rinses, trays , strips

Healthy , unrestored , yellow teeth

Ingredients ?

Answer 11

Peroxide ( otc Products Dot not Contain bleach )