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Personal Oral Health Care
REMEMBER THE THREE ‘P’s!
In this topic we cover the aetiology of gum disease, tooth decay, sensitivity, along with preventative measures. Choosing the right oral health care sundries can be daunting!
Everybody’s mouth is different, along with dexterity, so it is important to find the most suitable oral health care suitable for our personal needs. Early stages of gum disease can be reversed, by following professional guidance and support. Fortunately, we are living longer, and therefore seeing more advanced dentistry, such as implants,**bridges, orthodontic appliances, tooth whitening, and partial dentures.
CASE STUDY: Lady presented with bleeding gums, a sore mouth, and some cold sensitivity. She had been advised in in a shop to buy a very expensive electric tooth brush, and to use a neat mouth wash three times a day permanently, she was told she would never need to floss again.
She rceived corrective oral health care and her mouth restored to a healthy state, symptons ceased. Importantly, her confidence and self esteem was also restored!