Personal Health and Dental Hygiene for Everyday Living Rhian and Chelsea

What is Good Oral Hygiene? Defined as: Teeth that are free of food Gums that are pink Bad breath is not a daily occurrence

Benefits of Healthy Teeth You will: Look and Feel Great Eat and Speak Properly Prevent Painful and Expensive Dental Procedures

Taking Care of Plaque: The Basics #1 Culprit of dental problems Defined as: bacteria and food that forms on your teeth Can lead to cavities Can cause damage to your teeth and entire mouth Best Protection: REMOVE plaque by brushing and flossing

Basics of Brushing 1. Brush at Least Twice a Day -Before bed -In the morning 2. Brush No More than 3 Times a Day - Damage to gums 3. Lightly Brush - Damage to gums -Hold toothbrush like a pen 4. Brush for at Least 2 Minutes -Ensures you clean all your teeth

Basics of Brushing 5. Have a Standard Brushing Routine -Ensures you are cleaning all your teeth 6. Use Soft or Extra Soft Bristles -Decreases risk of damaging gums 7. Change Your Toothbrush Regularly -Every 3 months - Or when bristles flare

How to Brush: A Demonstration 1. Hold the toothbrush sideways against your teeth 2. Tilt the brush towards the gum line 3. Move in a back and forth motion 4. Roll and Flick 5. Repeat on every tooth

How to Brush: A Demonstration Cont. 6. For inside of teeth hold brush vertically 7. Don’t forget the chewing surfaces! 8. Rinse with water 9. Brush your tongue 10. Rinse again

Basics of Flossing Important for Healthy Gums Never too Late to Start Floss Once a Day Take your Time Use plenty of Floss Choose your Favorite Type

How to Floss: A Demonstration Hold the floss however you prefer Use Short Segments Move the floss between the teeth Make a “C” shape around the tooth Move around the base of the tooth Use firm pressure Repeat

Nutrition and Your Teeth Poor diet can be a contributor to poor dental health Negative effects of foods with high carbs, sugars and starches Acids in foods can cause the breakdown of tooth enamel Avoid foods that stick to your teeth Acids can affect your teeth for 20 minutes after you are done eating Eat deserts after a main meal rather than a snack

Good Snack Choices for your Teeth Fresh Fruit and Veggies Grains

Important Nutrition Points to Remember 1. Limit sugary foods 2. Avoid sugary foods between meals 3. Eat a wide selection of healthy foods 4. Brush your teeth after snacks and meals

Soda and its Effects on Dental Hygiene Major contributor to tooth decay Acids soften tooth enamel Sugar free soft drinks can still cause problems

Avoiding Negative Effects of Soda Reduce overall number of soft drinks Rinse your mouth with water Use fluoride toothpaste and mouthwash

Tobacco and Oral Health 5 million deaths every year Common and rare conditions Range from minor to life threatening Examples: Staining and Discoloration of Teeth Effect Taste and Smell Periodontal Disease Oral Mucosal Disease Oral Cancer -8 th most common type of cancer in men -Smokeless tobacco can have negative effects as well

Oral Health and Overall Health Great connection Can be first sign of serious disease Infections in mouth can affect entire body Cardiovascular Disease Pregnancy and Birth Diabetes HIV/AIDS Osteoporosis

Symptoms of a Toothache Pain experienced when -applying pressure -exposed to hot or cold environment -while chewing Bleeding or discharge from the mouth Swelling of gum and surrounding facial areas Radiating pain to cheek, ear or jaw

What to do when you have a Toothache Superior Walk-In Center 2 Locations W Fair Ave in Marquette -Open 9am-9pm 365 days a year OR Sand Point Road in Munising -Open Sun 9am-2pm, Mon-Thurs: 9am- 7pm, Closed Saturdays and Holidays

What to do when you have a Toothache Cont. No dentist available on site Will treat noticeable abscess with antibiotics Provide referrals for other dental pain or problems Solution: PREVENTION

Defining Good Personal Hygiene “Good hygiene includes thoroughly and regularly washing one's body (especially hands), washing one's hair, brushing and flossing teeth, and caring for gums. These grooming habits will reduce the threat of bacteria that constantly reside on the body. While a certain amount of bacteria are harmless, and even beneficial, to the body, a build-up of bacteria can harm a person's health.”

Caring for your Hair The hair on the head is meant to help protect your body and can be dry, oily, or normal, which is a combination of the two. Our bodies naturally produce oils as a means to keep our hair naturally conditioned, shiny and soft, but too much oil can be bad. Washing your hair daily is a great way to balance the amount of oil and keep your hair healthy.

Ways to keep your hair clean: 1 st Wash your hair regularly with shampoo. 2 nd Massage you scalp to help remove dead skin cells, oil and dirt. 3 rd Rinse the shampoo out with clean water. Next apply the conditioner to smooth out your hair and make it easier to comb. If you have short hair, you don’t have to condition it. Rinse the conditioner from your hair Lastly use a wide tooth comb to untangle your wet hair.

Not washing your hair may lead to problems such as: Head Lice- tiny insects that my attach themselves to your scalp causing you to itch. Repeated scratching may then cause a bacterial infection. Once someone gets lice they are easily spread to others and require special shampoo to get rid of.

Not washing your hair may lead to problems such as: Dandruff- an inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas such as the scalp. By washing your hair daily you can remove the white flakes and prevent future dandruff.

Caring for your Skin Like your hair, your skin has natural oils that need to be maintained. Dermatologist recommend washing your face 2 times a day with mild soap and water. Don’t over wash your face as this may cause your skin to become dry.

Skin care tips… Use lotions only if needed, and use ones that are oil-free and water-based. Leave pimples alone; picking, popping, or squeezing them will only make them worse. Try to avoid touching the face. Keep hands clean by washing them often. Try to stay out of the sun, and use a sunscreen every day during summer and winter.

Sun Protection The sun can be very damaging to the skin causing wrinkles, dryness and sun burns. Using a sunscreen with SPF above 15 may help reduce the risk of skin cancer. Applying the sunscreen 15 min before exposure and every few hours after will help maintain effectiveness. Many medications cause sun sensitivity, so be careful and avoid being overheated.

Hand washing

Hand Washing… Keeping hands clean is one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of infection and illness. Wash for 20 seconds ◦Sing the ABC’s or Happy Birthday Scrub with water or soap to create friction and remove dirt and bacteria.

Keeping nails neat and clean Keeping hands and nails neat and clean helps prevent the passage of bacteria from person to person. Trimming nails is important. Longer nails are more likely to hold dirt and bacteria. Avoid cutting the nails to short. This may cause them to become ingrown or lead to an infection.

Ear Care “Never put anything smaller than your elbow into your ear” Ear wax is your bodies way of self cleaning your ear. To clean your ear wipe the outer portion with a wash cloth or tissue.

Body Odor Prevention To prevent Body Odor you should wash and scrub your body while showering with soap and a wash cloth. ◦Make sure to hit behind your ears! The friction created will remove the dirt, oil dead skin, and bacteria that are unwanted. After your shower you should apply a deodorant under you arms to keep them dry and odor free.

General Cleanliness Bath daily Wash and put on clean clothes daily Wash your hands multiple times a day ◦Infection protection- flu, colds, bacteria, TB Clean cuts apply antibiotic ointment and cover with a band-aid SCRUB- hands, nails, body, hair, feet…

Summary Its important to remember the techniques discussed and suggested. Prevention is key to maintaining a healthy body and lifestyle. Questions?

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