Tooth Brushing Flashcards
What should the size of the head of the toothbrush be
22-28mm x 10-13mm
What should the bristles of the tooth brush be
Rounded nylon medium multi tufted bristles
How often should you renew your tooth brush
Every 3 months or earlier
What is the minimum strength of toothpaste
No less than 1000ppm
What is the technique used for tooth brushing
Modified bass technique
Describe the modified bass technique
Head of the brush at a 45 degree angle at the tooth and gingival brush away from the gingival to the tip of the tooth
Ensure that areas at the gingival margin are thoroughly brushed
Why is it important to spit and not rinse
As you wash away all the fluoride otherwise
When should denture patients clean their prosthesis
After each meal
What should patients with partial dentures watch out for
Areas where the clasps meet the teeth
What should patients with dentures do with them at night
Take them out and soak them
Why is it advisable that patients clean their dentures over a filled sink
Prevents breakages if the denture falls into the sink during brushing
What should be used to clean the dentures
Liquid soap and a toothbrush
What should be the size of a toothbrush for a child
15mm x 10mm for a 0-2 year old
29mm x 10mm for older children
What should the bristles of the toothbrush be like for a child’s toothbrush
Round ended nylon soft multi tufted bristles
What should the size of toothpaste used for a 0-2 year old child be
Smear
What should the size of toothpaste used for a 3-6 year old child be
Pea sized
What should the ppm of toothpaste for a child over 7 be
1350-1500
Why is it important children do not swallow toothpaste
They will ingest fluoride
Up to what age should parents brush their teeth
7 years old
Why is it best to stand behind the child when they are brushing
So they can see themselves in the mirror
What length if floss should be used
18 inches
What should the working length of the floss be
1 inch to 1 and a half inches
How should you floss
Very gentle see-saw motion to insert the floss interdentally
Place around the distal of the tooth in a C shape in the gingival crevice in a sweeping motion and then bring it out of the crevice
Go around the teeth cleaning each medial and distal surface
Ensure a clean section of floss is inserted each time
What are single tufted tooth brushed used for
Around orthodontic brackets and under arch wires
Useful for distal surfaces of last molars
Helpful for around gingival margin on the lingual surfaces of molars
Useful for lone standing or rotated teeth
