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` Poor oral health can negatively effect: A

persons ability to eat Diet

Speech

Hydration

Weight

Appearance

Behavior 

Social interactions Quality of life

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` Small, soft-bristled toothbrushes` Chlorhexidine oral rinse, or normal saline when

chlorhexidine not available

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Include the use of water during oral care

` Should not use lemon or glycerine swabs

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` Care professionals should perform oral care on

patients: Every 4 hours or at least after meals

Every 2 hours in the ICU

Every 2 hours for intubated patients and patients with a

tracheostomy Provide moisture to the mouth orally for patients on

oxygen or with dry mucous membranes

Dentures should be soaked for 10 minutes every day

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` Warning signs

Bad breath or taste that won¶t go away Red, tender, bleeding or swollen gums

Painful chewing

Loose or sensitive teeth

Gums that have pulled away from your teeth

Any change in the way your teeth fit together when you

bite

Any change in the fit of partial dentures

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` Risk Factors

Smoking Diabetes

Poor oral hygiene

Stress

Heredity Crooked teeth

Underlying immuno-deficiencies

Taking medications that cause dry mouth Female hormonal changes

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` Complications

Tooth loss Coronary artery disease

Stroke

Low birth weight babies

Poorly controlled diabetes Respiratory problems

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (V AP)

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` Treatment and prevention Brush and floss every day

Eat a healthy diet

See a dentist at least once a year, or more frequently if you

have any of the warning signs or risk factors

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` Need help? The Health Resources and Services  Administration

supports a network of "safety net" clinics for people who

qualify for reduced-cost care, and many have a dentalclinic (toll free: 1-888-275-4772).

Many dental schools have a clinic staffed by the

professors and students, where care is provided based

on your ability to pay. Your state dental organization may be able to refer you to

dentists in your area who provide care at a reduced rate.

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` Good oral care allows a person to:

Stay pain free Eat and talk comfortably

Feel happy with their appearance

Maintain social interaction

Stay as healthy as possible Maintain self-esteem and health care habits and

standards they have had throughout their life

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` Plaque can cause aspiration pneumonia

Inflammation of the lung and bronchi caused by inhalingor choking on vomit

` Much of a patients care is medical care and

nursing care, sometimes the oral health needs areoverlooked

` An oral health assessment should be done at

admission with the full assessment andperiodically throughout the patients stay

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` What are at least 3 things poor oral health can

effect? A persons ability to eat

Diet

Speech

Hydration

Weight Appearance

Behavior 

Social interactions

Quality of life

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` What are some warning signs of periodontal

disease?

Bad breath or taste that won¶t go away

Red, tender, bleeding or swollen gums

Painful chewing

Loose or sensitive teethGums that have pulled away from your teeth

 Any change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite

 Any change in the fit of partial dentures

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` What are can be 3 complications of periodontal

disease?Tooth loss

Coronary artery disease

Stroke

Low birth weight babiesPoorly controlled diabetes

Respiratory problems

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (V AP)