Can an electric toothbrush help?
A. Electric toothbrushes are not better cleaners than ordinary toothbrush; however they may be easier to use for some clients. • Q. What can be done if there is a strong bite reflex? A. Be aware if there is sensitivity to certain stimuli. There are soft mouth props that can be used to gently keep the mouth from closing. Dental floss holders make it easier to get the floss between the teeth. Even if you can’t open the person’s mouth, a lot of effective cleaning can be done just on the surfaces of the teeth in contact with the insides of the cheeks. • Q. What is the role of fluoride? A. It can be coated on the teeth from flouride gel. Flouroide painting is rarely done now that the water supply is flouridated . However, I found a flouroide liquid gel toothpaste I used on Kelly. Towards the end of her life, since it is impossible to get dental care at home, we used our finger with some cheese type cloth to keep her teeth, roof of mouth and tongue cleaned. If your loved one is not able to g
