Oral Health Education
Specializing in Nursing Homes and Home Care Visits
A great smile is important at any age! The ability to chew food properly for better nutrition and digestion is important.
Research is showing that there is direct link between your oral health and your overall health. In fact, periodontal disease (disease of supporting bone) has been linked to many illnesses such as LUNG DISEASE, DIABETES, LOW-BIRTH WEIGHT BABIES, HEART DISEASE and STROKE, and PNEUMONIA and other RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES.
Poor oral hygiene has been shown to contribute to fatal concerns in hospital patients and long term care residents. In these settings, relaxed oral hygiene can produce a build-up of bacteria capable of causing respiratory infections. Periodontal disease and oral infections can cause mouth pain and tooth loss which makes chewing difficult for seniors. If they cannot chew properly, their nutrition suffers and that can affect their overall health.
Taking care of your mouth and teeth throughout your whole life can help prevent problems as you get older. Taking care of your mouth means brushing and flossing every day and seeing a dental professional regularly. Continual care as we get older helps to avoid tooth loss, painful gums or other dental concerns.
Specializing in Nursing Homes and Home Care Visits
A great smile is important at any age! The ability to chew food properly for better nutrition and digestion is important.
Research is showing that there is direct link between your oral health and your overall health. In fact, periodontal disease (disease of supporting bone) has been linked to many illnesses such as LUNG DISEASE, DIABETES, LOW-BIRTH WEIGHT BABIES, HEART DISEASE and STROKE, and PNEUMONIA and other RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES.
Poor oral hygiene has been shown to contribute to fatal concerns in hospital patients and long term care residents. In these settings, relaxed oral hygiene can produce a build-up of bacteria capable of causing respiratory infections. Periodontal disease and oral infections can cause mouth pain and tooth loss which makes chewing difficult for seniors. If they cannot chew properly, their nutrition suffers and that can affect their overall health.
Taking care of your mouth and teeth throughout your whole life can help prevent problems as you get older. Taking care of your mouth means brushing and flossing every day and seeing a dental professional regularly. Continual care as we get older helps to avoid tooth loss, painful gums or other dental concerns.
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5 EASY STEPS TO GOOD ORAL HEALTH:
1. BRUSH YOUR TEETH DAILY. 2. FLOSS BETWEEN YOUR TEETH TO REMOVE DENTAL PLAQUE. 3. RINSE USING AN ANTISEPTIC MOUTHWASH 4. MAKE HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES 5. GET REGULAR PROFESSIONAL DENTAL HYGIENE CARE |
“Dental Hygienists are health professionals whose primary concern is the prevention of oral disease.”
Health and Welfare Canada, 1988
Health and Welfare Canada, 1988