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ORAL HEALTH, SKIN

CARE

AND

PERSONAL GROOMING



What is Good Oral Hygiene?

is the practice of keeping

the mouth and teeth clean toprevent dental problems

and bad breath.





How is Good Oral Hygiene

Practiced?

Daily preventive care, including proper

brushing and flossing, will help stop

problems before they develop and ismuch less painful, expensive, and

worrisome than treating conditions that

have been allowed to progress.



In between regular visits to the

dentist, there are simple stepsthat each of us can take to

greatly decrease the risk of developing tooth decay, gum

disease and other dental

problems.



These include:

Brushing thoroughly twice a day

and flossing daily

Eating a balanced diet and limiting

snacks between meals

Using dental products that

contain fluoride, including

toothpaste



Rinsing with a fluoride mouth rinseif your dentist tells you to

Making sure that your children

under 12 drink fluoridated water or

take a fluoride supplement if theylive in a non-fluoridated area.





How To Brush

Hold the toothbrush sideways

against your teeth with some of the

bristles touching your gums.

Tilt the brush so the bristles are

pointing at your gum line.



Move the brush back and forth,

using short strokes. The tips of the

bristles should stay in one place, but

the head of the brush should wiggle

back and forth. You also can make

tiny circles with the brush. This allows

the bristles to slide gently under the

gum. Do this for about 20 strokes or

20 circles. In healthy gums, this typeof brushing should cause no pain. If it

hurts, brush more gently.



Roll or flick the brush so that the

bristles move out from under the gum

toward the biting edge of the tooth. This

helps move the plaque out from under

the gum line.

Repeat for every tooth, on theinsides and outsides.



n the insides of your front teeth, it can

be hard to hold the brush sideways. So

hold it vertically instead. Use the same

gentle back-and-forth or circular brushing action. Finish with a roll or

flick of the brush toward the biting

edge.



Gently move the brush back and forth

or in tiny circles to clean the entiresurface. Move to a new tooth or area

until all teeth are cleaned.

To clean the biting or chewingsurfaces of the teeth, hold the brush

so the bristles are straight down on

those surfaces.



You can clear even more bacteria outof your mouth by brushing your

tongue. Brush firmly but gently from

back to front. Do not go so far back inyour mouth that you gag. Rinse again.

Rinse with water.



Tilt the brush at a

45° angle againstthe gum line and

sweep or roll the

brush away fromthe gum line.

Gently brush the

outside, insideand chewing

surface of each

tooth using short back-and-forth

strokes.

Gently brush

your tongue toremove bacteria

and freshen

breath.



Most dental professionals agree that

a soft-bristled brush is best for

removing plaque and debris fromyour teeth. Small-headed brushes

are also preferable, since they can

better reach all areas of the mouth,including hard-to-reach back teeth.

What Type of Toothbrush Should I Use?



It is important that you use a toothpaste

that's right for you. Today there is a

wide variety of toothpaste designed for many conditions,

including cavities,gingivitis, tartar , staine

d teeth and sensitivity. Ask your dentistor dental hygienist which toothpaste is

right for you. To find the right Colgate

toothpaste for you

How Important is the Toothpaste I Use?



Brushinggeneral pointers about

Brush at least twice a day

Brush no more than three times a

day

Brush lightly

Brush for at least two minutes



Have a standard routine for

brushing ² Try to brush your teeth inthe same order every day. This can

help you cover every area of your

mouth. If you do this routinely, it willbecome second nature. For example,

you can brush the outer sides of your

teeth from left to right across the top,then move to the inside and brush right

to left. Repeat the pattern for your

lower teeth.



Always use a toothbrush with

"soft" or "extra soft" bristles

Change your toothbrush regularly

Choose a brush that has a seal of

approval by the American Dental

Association

Electric is fine, but not always

necessary



Toothpastes don't just clean teeth

anymore. They have special ingredientsfor preventing decay, plaque control,

tartar control, whitening, gum care or

helping sensitive teeth.Most toothpastes contain fluoride, which

has been proven to prevent cavities.

Fluoride also can stop small cavitiesfrom getting worse. It can even reverse

early tooth decay.



How Often Should I Replace My

Toothbrush?



Flossing

Many people never learned to floss as

children. But flossing is critical to

healthy gums and it's never too late to

start.



Floss once a day² Most dentists recommend flossing at

least once a day. If you tend to get food

trapped between teeth, you can flossmore often.

Take your time

² Don't rush.





Don't skimp on the floss

² Use as much floss as you need toclean both sides of every tooth with

a fresh section. In fact, you may

need to floss one tooth several times(using fresh sections of floss) to

remove all the food. Some

professionals think that reusingsections of floss may move bacteria

from one tooth to another.



Choose the type that works best

for you² There are many types of floss:

waxed and un waxed, flavored and

unflavored, ribbon and thread. Try afew before you settle on one to use

every day. Waxed floss works better in

people with very closely spaced teeth.

Tougher, shred-resistant varieties of

floss work well for people with rough

tooth edges.



Proper Flossing Technique

Use about 18"

of floss,

leaving an

inch or two to

work with.

Gently follow

the curves of

your teeth.

Be sure to

clean beneath

the gum line,

but avoid

snapping the

floss on the



Eight Steps to Dental Health

Step 1: Understand your own

oral- health needs.

Step 2: Commit to a daily oral-

health routine.

Step 3: Use fluoride.



Step 4: Brush and floss to

remove plaque.

Step 5: Limit snacks, particularly

those high in simple sugars,

and eat a balanced diet.

Step 6: If you use tobacco in any

form, quit.



Step 7: Examine your mouth

regularly.

Step 8: Visit the dental office

regularly



SKIN

C ARE



Your skin is your body¶s largest

organ. Like your body organs,

your skins performs many

important functions. Its protect

you from the germs and help tocontrol your body temperature.

The nerve endings in your skin

allow you to feel textures,temperatures, pressures and pain.



Lotions for Skin Care

Choosing the right lotion for your

skin is essential to ensure that

perfect glow and preventHemorrhoids.

know your skin type and match it

with the lotion you are to buy.



SKIN CARE

Tips on how

to care yourFACE



* Wash your face twice a day

* Don't pop pimples

* Avoid touching your face with your

fingers or leaning your face on objects

that collect sebum and skin residue likeyour phone.



* If you wear glasses or sunglasses,

make sure you clean them frequently

to keep oil from clogging the pores

around your eyes and nose.

* If you get acne on your body, try not

to wear tight clothes.

* Remove your makeup before you

go to sleep.



* Keep hair clean and out of your face

to prevent additional dirt and oil fromclogging your pores.

* Protect your skin from the sun.



Sun and Skin

* Wear sunscreen with a sun protectionfactor (SPF) of at least 15

* Choose a sunscreen that blocksboth UVA and UVB rays.

*The sun's rays are strongestbetween 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM,



* Apply more sunscreen (with higher

SPF) when you're around reflectivesurfaces like water, snow, or ice.

* Some medications, such asprescription acne medications or birth

control pills, can increase your

sensitivity to the sun. So if you're takingmedication, increase your sun

protection.



COMMON SKINPROBLEMS



Cold SoresCold sores usually show up as tender

"pimples" on the lips. They are caused

by a type of herpes virus (HSV-1, which

most often is not sexually transmitted)

so they are contagious from person to

person. Once you get this virus it stays

in your body, meaning you'll probablyget cold sores every now and then

throughout your life.



Ways to prevent coldsores from making an

appearance (or reappearance if you've

had them in the past):



* Avoid getting cold sores in the first

place by not sharing stuff like lip balm,toothbrushes, or drinks with other

people who might have cold sores

* People who have the virus know that

cold sores can flare up from things like

too much sun, stress, or being sick. Just

one more reason to lather on that suntan

lotion, eat well, exercise, and get plenty

of sleep!



If you do have a cold

sore, here are some tips

for keeping yourself

comfortable:



* Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen if the

cold sores are painful.

* Suck on ice pops or cubes to ease

pain and keep cold sores cool.

* Stay away from acidic foods (like

oranges, tomatoes, and lemonade)

and salty, spicy foods, which can causeirritation.



* Don't pick at cold sores while you're

waiting for them to go away. They maybleed or become infected with bacteria.

Usually, cold sores go away on their ownafter a week or two. But if you get them

frequently or they're a problem, talk to your

doctor or dermatologist, who may be able to

prescribe medication to alleviate symptoms

and shorten the amount of time cold sores

last.



Eczema

Eczema is a condition that causes

skin to become red, itchy, and dry.

If you have eczema, you mightnotice that you are prone to getting

itchy rashes ² especially in places

like where your elbows and kneesbend or on your neck and face.



* Stay away from things like harsh

detergents, perfumed soaps, andheavily fragranced lotions that tend to

irritate the skin and trigger eczema.

* Because water tends to dry out

the skin, take short, warm showers

and baths.If you're going to haveyour hands in water for a long time

try wearing gloves.



Soothe your skin with regular

applications of a fragrance-free

moisturizer to prevent itching anddryness.

Creams generally moisturize a bitbetter and last longer than lotions for

most people.

Creams work best if applied when the

skin is slightly wet, like just after bathing.



* Be careful which fabrics you wear.

Cotton is good because it's breathableand soft.

* Keep stress in check. Becausestress can lead to eczema flares, try

activities like yoga or walking after a

long day to keep your stress levelslow.



* If you wear makeup, look for brandsthat are free of dyes and fragrances that

can aggravate eczema.

* If you're having trouble managing your

eczema, talk to a dermatologist, who

can suggest ways to better control it.



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