Oral Hygiene
How many times should you brush your teeth per day?
Twice
After eating, what should you do with your dentures?
Take them out and rinse them and your mouth before putting them back in
How often should you brush your dentures?
Nightly
What is an extra precaution you can take while cleaning dentures?
Lay paper towels down in sink over drain before cleaning
What causes periodontal disease?
Plaque/bacteria
How long should you brush your teeth for?
2 minutes
How often should you get your denture professionally cleaned?
Everytime you visit the dentist
How do you know if your denture is no longer fitting properly?
What is jaw atrophy? What are some signs?
Loss of bone in the jaw
Signs: facial features decrease in size, less jaw support, denture doesn't fit
The more you eat sweets and candy, the more you are at risk for...?
cavities
What motions should you brush your teeth in?
Circular
What is this item used for?
Cleaning dentures
What supplies do you need to clean your denture at home?
Good to have denture cleaning agent too (Polident)
What do periodontal abscesses, which are caused by uncontrolled diabetes, look like?
Bubbles in the gums - often painful
What is an ingredient in mouthwash that can cause dry mouth?
Alcohol
What "shape" do you floss in?
C shape!
How many hours should you ideally have your denture out for per day?
About 6 hours
You take your dentures out to go to bed, what do you do with your denture? Where do you put it?
In a closed cup of cool water/denture solution, ideally not in direct sunlight
What is the most common side effect experienced by those 60+ years old?
Dry mouth
How does arthiritis/joint pain affect oral health?
Cannot brush teeth/denture properly
Side effects of not brushing your tongue
White coated tongue and/or bad breath
If you want to whiten the teeth on your dentures, can you use whitening toothpaste to clean them?
No!
If you have a partial, can you clean it with bleach-containing products?
Nope!
When you can see the root surface of your teeth, what is that called? Is it common in the geriatric population?
recession, very common
If you have had a deep cleaning (SRP), how often should you ideally get a cleaning?
3-4 months