Oral hygiene instructions

Question 1

Importance of good oral hygiene

Answer 1

1. Prevention is better than cure
2. Saves the cost of dental treatments
3. Good for overall wellbeing

Question 2

Good oral hygiene can prevent

Answer 2

1. Dental caries
2. Gingivitis
3. Periodontitis
4. Halitosis

Question 3

Plaque control

Answer 3

1. Mechanical plaque control
2. Chemical plaque control
3. Professional plaque control

Question 4

Steps of maintaining proper hygiene

Answer 4

1. Brushing teeth twice a day
2. Flossing regularly
3. Proper diet
4. Interdental cleaning
5. Rinsing
6. Regular check-ups

Question 5

Importance of brushing gingivae

Answer 5

1. Aids in gingival stimulation within the area
2. Massages the gingivae
3. Promotes blood flow to the area (healing)
4. Able to clean the gingival sulcus region

Question 6

5 Brushing techniques

Answer 6

1. Bass technique
2. Modified bass technique
3. Modified Stillman’s technique
4. Circular motion technique
5. Vertical (Leonard’s) method
6. Charter’s method
7. Scrubbing technique

Question 7

Modified bass technique

Answer 7

Sweeping motion from cervical to incisal or occlusal
Bass and Roll technique combined
Bristles are 45 degrees to the gingiva
Bristles are vibrated using the back and fourth motion

Question 8

Circular or scrub method

Answer 8

Handicapped individuals
Children
Patients who lack dexterity

Question 9

Charter’s method

Answer 9

Patients who have braces

Question 10

Mouthwashes

Answer 10

Deodorant, Refreshing, Antiseptic

Question 11

Uses of mouthwashes

Answer 11

Reduce oral bacteria
Remove food particles
Temporally reduce bad breath
Provide a pleasant taste

Question 12

Types of mouthwashes

Answer 12

1. Containing fluoride
2. Containing antibacterials
3. Containing minerals