1. The correst way to brush teeth:
Use soft-bristled toothbrushes
Press the toothbrush gently against the gum at an angle of 45 degrees,brush gently with a circular motion
Note:A cylindrical foam padding may be placed around the toothbrush handle to improve the grip
2. Oral Care
Applicable when one cannot rinse out mouth or sit up
Required items include:
A waste bucket, tissue paper, drinking water, bowls, cotton balls, cotton buds, lip balm, a face towel, disposable gloves, a pair of self-locking tweezers.
Main points:
Before cleaning, check for any cuts or swelling and remove dentures
Sequence:
Oral cavity > teeth (including gum lines) > Clean oral cavity again > tongue
Drain away excess water from the cotton balls before cleaning the oral cavity with the cotton balls
Dispose of the cotton balls and cotton buds after each use
3. Denture Care
Wash dentures over a basin of water
Store dentures in a glass of clean water
Always remove dentures before going to bed
Wet the dentures before putting on
Don't adjust the dentures yourself
Don't soak dentures in hot water
Don't eat food that is hard or sticky
Source: The University of Hong Kong - Care for the Elderly
Personal HygieneOral Hygiene9 November 2011 |
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