The document discusses dental plaque and calculus, and provides tips for maintaining good oral hygiene including brushing teeth twice a day for 2 minutes using fluoride toothpaste, flossing, using mouthwash after brushing, getting regular dental checkups every 6 months, having a healthy diet, and avoiding habits like chewing ice cubes or pens that can damage teeth. It emphasizes establishing good brushing and flossing routines to remove dental plaque and prevent it from hardening into calculus.
The document discusses dental plaque and calculus, and provides tips for maintaining good oral hygiene including brushing teeth twice a day for 2 minutes using fluoride toothpaste, flossing, using mouthwash after brushing, getting regular dental checkups every 6 months, having a healthy diet, and avoiding habits like chewing ice cubes or pens that can damage teeth. It emphasizes establishing good brushing and flossing routines to remove dental plaque and prevent it from hardening into calculus.
The document discusses dental plaque and calculus, and provides tips for maintaining good oral hygiene including brushing teeth twice a day for 2 minutes using fluoride toothpaste, flossing, using mouthwash after brushing, getting regular dental checkups every 6 months, having a healthy diet, and avoiding habits like chewing ice cubes or pens that can damage teeth. It emphasizes establishing good brushing and flossing routines to remove dental plaque and prevent it from hardening into calculus.
drg. Fevy Syendra Liyadi DENTAL PLAQUE PLAQUE VS CALCULUS 1. BRUSH AND FLOSS • Brush your teeth twice a day (minimum) • Brush your teeth for 2 minutes • Don’t forget to floss • Brush your tongue • Change your toothbrush every 3 months • Use toothpaste that contatins fluoride (fluor) 2. MOUTHWASH • Use mouthwash after brushing and flossing your teeth • Do not swallow the liquid • Read the instructions carefully before using the mouthwash 3. REGULAR CHECK-UP • Go to the dentist every 6 months 4. TEETH USAGE
• Only chew on food
CHEWING ICE CUBES BRUSHING TOO HARD THUMB SUCKING CHEWING ON PENCIL OPENING BOTTLES CHEWING NAILS 5. DIET UNHEALTHY FOODS THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION QUESTIONS?