Week 8 Oral Hygene

Oral Hygiene & Oral Conditions

Which Tongue Are You?

  • Normal Tongue

    • Thin white coating

  • QI Deficiency

    • Symptoms: Fatigue, Poor appetite, Sweating, Shortness of breath, Anxiety

    • Appearance: Thin yellow coating, White greasy coating, Red tongue

  • Heat Condition

    • Symptoms: Swollen tongue, Feels hot, Sweat easily, Thirsty, Constipated, Irritable

    • Appearance: Red tongue

  • Damp Retention

    • Symptoms: Bloated feeling, Fullness in chest/abdomen, Heaviness

    • Appearance: Black spotted or Purple tongue

  • Blood Stasis

    • Symptoms: Cold extremities, Varicose veins, Painful legs, Headaches

    • Appearance: Pale swollen tongue

  • QI Stagnation

    • Symptoms: Stress, Depressed mood, Emotional instability

    • Appearance: Red tongue

  • Damp Heat

    • Symptoms: Skin issues, Urinary infections, Clammy skin, Anger

    • Appearance: Pale tongue

  • Yang Deficiency

    • Symptoms: Sensitivity to cold, Pale complexion, Back pain, Infertility

  • Yin Deficiency

    • Symptoms: Hot flashes, Night sweats, Insomnia, Ringing in ears

  • Blood Deficiency

    • Symptoms: Dizziness, Fatigue, Palpitations, Poor concentration

Natural Oral Care in Dental Therapy

  • Combination Payoff:

    • Use of topical/systemic fluoride

    • Regular oral hygiene practices

    • Low sugar dietary choices

    • Consistent professional dental care

Fluoride in Dental Products

  • Systemic Fluoride:

    • Reduces acid solubility pre-eruptive teeth

    • May affect tooth anatomy

  • Local Fluoride:

    • Prevents demineralization, promotes remineralization of early caries

Canadian Dental Association Stance on Fluoride

  • Point of Consideration:

    • Use in drinking water, toothpaste, mouth rinses, supplements

  • Recommended amount: Pea-sized toothpaste for children at age 3

Aphthous (Canker Sores)

  • Types of Ulcers:

    • Minor: Small, round/oval, recurrent painful ulcers

    • Major: Larger than 1 cm, long-lasting, may scar

    • Herpetiform: Uncommon, 2-3 mm size

  • Management Goals:

    • Control pain

    • Reduce duration

    • Prevent recurrence by addressing nutritional deficiencies and reducing local trauma

Cold Sores (Herpes Labialis)

  • Characteristics:

    • Painful, unilateral lesions, crusting and healing within 7-10 days

    • Triggered commonly by sun exposure

  • Patient Assessment:

    • Look for systemic symptoms or secondary infections which require further evaluation

Managing Halitosis

  • Types of Halitosis:

    • Physiologic: Normal, due to ingested substances

    • Pathologic: Due to mouth diseases

  • Prevention Strategies:

    • Maintain oral hygiene, clean tongue, increase saliva, avoid foul-smelling foods

Dry Mouth Management

  • Symptoms: Difficulty in swallowing, requires constant sipping of water

  • Treatment Options:

    • Non-Pharmacological: Dental hygiene, sugar-free gum to stimulate salivation

    • Pharmacological: Saliva substitutes and oral moisturizers

Minor Ailments in Pharmacy Practice

  • Pharmacist's Role:

    • Identify and manage minor ailments including oral conditions.

    • Follow regulatory standards for safety and efficacy.

  • Education and Collaboration:

    • Communication with patients about their conditions and options for management is vital.

Regulatory Standards and Professional Development

  • Healthcare Team Collaboration:

    • Ensure communication with patients and between healthcare professionals

  • Continuous Education:

    • Stay updated with standards of practice and evidence-based care for optimal patient outcomes.