Question

How can dental hygienists advocate for change?

Answer 1

Dental hygiene is one of the important factor as digestion starts itself from mouth (Salivary enzyme).

Dental Caries is one of the common problem especially in childhood.

Now,as a dental hygienist I will advise following things.

1) To avoid eating junk food as it is sticky and gets stuck to toothsome.

2) To avoid or eat less of chocolates and if eating avoid eating at night and sleeping

3) To brush in morning and also at night before going to bed

4) To keep mouth clean by doing mouth gargle after every meal and eating sticky things like chocolates

5) To consult dentist as soon as I see caries or keep a 6 monthly routine checkup of family especially children's.