Basics: Tooth Brushing and Flossing Technique
I had a client at the UBC clinic that informed me never flosses and only brushes his teeth when he has food stuck in between his teeth. He told me that it is a waste of time because it doesn’t actually help remove plaque. He was a thirty three year old man who immigrated from India a few years prior. I realised that he probably didn’t value oral health as much as we do here in North America and that’s why he might not have been doing oral self care on a regular basis. I explained to him what oral diseases were, how they develop and then I thoroughly demonstrated proper brushing/flossing technique. He now understands the importance of oral hygiene and how it prevents disease from progressing. I thought this was important because it shows that there are certain populations that really do need basic oral health education to build a foundation around its importance.