{"id":161,"date":"2023-10-21T09:14:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-21T09:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/djdentalcollege.com\/Blog\/?p=161"},"modified":"2023-10-21T09:18:51","modified_gmt":"2023-10-21T09:18:51","slug":"dental-hygiene-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/djdentalcollege.com\/Blog\/dental-hygiene-everything-you-need-to-know","title":{"rendered":"DENTAL HYGIENE: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u201c<strong>Dental hygiene<\/strong>\u201d is one of the talk-of-the-town topics today globally after the data released by the World Health Organisation. As per the World Health Organisation, around 3.5 billion people are affected by oral diseases as of March 2023. This data has created a panic and instigated dental hygiene awareness among people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To take a stand in creating awareness of dental hygiene, <a href=\"https:\/\/djdentalcollege.com\/\"><strong>DJ College of Dental Sciences &amp; Research<\/strong><\/a> provides this article on dental hygiene with complete guidance. Read more to know more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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Hygiene:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/djdentalcollege.com\/Blog\/dental-hygiene-everything-you-need-to-know\/#Dental_Hygiene_Steps\" >Dental Hygiene Steps:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/djdentalcollege.com\/Blog\/dental-hygiene-everything-you-need-to-know\/#Brush_Properly\" >Brush Properly:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/djdentalcollege.com\/Blog\/dental-hygiene-everything-you-need-to-know\/#Brush_Twice_a_Day\" >Brush Twice a Day:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/djdentalcollege.com\/Blog\/dental-hygiene-everything-you-need-to-know\/#Use_Fluoride_Toothpaste\" >Use Fluoride Toothpaste:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/djdentalcollege.com\/Blog\/dental-hygiene-everything-you-need-to-know\/#Floss_your_teeth\" >Floss your teeth:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/djdentalcollege.com\/Blog\/dental-hygiene-everything-you-need-to-know\/#Rub_off_Your_Tongue\" >Rub off Your Tongue:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/djdentalcollege.com\/Blog\/dental-hygiene-everything-you-need-to-know\/#Use_Antibacterial_Mouthwash\" >Use Antibacterial Mouthwash:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/djdentalcollege.com\/Blog\/dental-hygiene-everything-you-need-to-know\/#Regularly_Visit_Dental_Hygienist\" >Regularly Visit Dental Hygienist:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/djdentalcollege.com\/Blog\/dental-hygiene-everything-you-need-to-know\/#Career_pathway_of_dental_hygienist\" >Career pathway of dental hygienist:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/djdentalcollege.com\/Blog\/dental-hygiene-everything-you-need-to-know\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/djdentalcollege.com\/Blog\/dental-hygiene-everything-you-need-to-know\/#FAQs\" >FAQs:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Comprehensive_Guide_on_Dental_Hygiene\"><\/span><strong>A Comprehensive Guide on Dental Hygiene:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you know that as per the World Health Organisation, an estimated 2 billion people suffer from caries of permanent teeth and 514 million children suffer from caries of primary teeth? This poor dental hygiene condition in the global population is due to a lack of awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us explore more about dental hygiene and dental hygiene steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_of_Poor_Dental_Hygiene\"><\/span><strong> Signs of Poor Dental Hygiene:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Poor oral hygiene showcases various warning signs for people, yet ignorance of it leads to severe dental issues. Some of the prominent signs of poor dental hygiene<strong> <\/strong>are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bleeding gums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chronic bad breath<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tooth decay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gum recession<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loose teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequent mouth sores<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toothache<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swollen gums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gingivostomatitis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the notable signs of poor oral hygiene routine and take a look at the dental health survey graph among a global population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/X5YjcOZCCsdr3Dbe6K-KCoZ1wHweSyj_cktMijN8pUVkaVkKK9GPVBf74EKJoB6jwV2xJmKq-DB8hFlZu9IEyQlcfPDkoza0Q_DU84WUcVS2yDTPizVQjxpQA-0VrVdARdusMjzfcKMJzJdwWQpFAQ\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: Science Direct<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read- <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/djdentalcollege.com\/Blog\/find-out-some-crucial-information-about-dental-hygiene\"><strong>Find Out Some Crucial Information About Dental Hygiene<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dental_Hygiene_Steps\"><\/span><strong>Dental Hygiene Steps:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The importance of oral hygiene in daily life is slowly gaining momentum in today\u2019s world due to increasing global dental awareness campaigns. Here are some essential dental hygiene steps that will help in maintaining better oral hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brush_Properly\"><\/span><strong>Brush Properly:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is very important to brush properly to maintain dental hygiene. Brushing properly refers to the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brush your front teeth, i.e., incisors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brush your side teeth which include canines, premolars and molars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brush both on upper and lower teeth<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brush_Twice_a_Day\"><\/span><strong>Brush Twice a Day:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Second, most advice from dental experts on oral hygiene routine<strong> <\/strong>is to brush your teeth twice a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always brush your teeth once you wake up in the morning and always at night before going to bed. Doing so will help to eradicate vital infection-causing germs. This not just helps in maintaining dental hygiene, but also ensures overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Fluoride_Toothpaste\"><\/span><strong>Use Fluoride Toothpaste:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of fluoride toothpaste is one of the most recommended dental hygiene practices as it is supported by the American Dental Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the bacteria in the mouth combine with sugar, it causes demineralisation of the teeth by creating acids which leads to easy prey for dental caries. However the use of fluoride toothpaste aids in remineralization by bringing in calcium and phosphate to develop a new protective layer on teeth that is acid-resistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Floss_your_teeth\"><\/span><strong>Floss your teeth:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the pivotal dental hygiene steps, yet most people fail to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While brushing your teeth, the toothbrush can rub off only particles and gems on the outer edges of the teeth and it fails to cleanse deeply between teeth. To overcome this, floss will help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flossing teeth is running a piece 18 cm long or so between two teeth in a C-shape to remove the inter-collected dirt particles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rub_off_Your_Tongue\"><\/span><strong>Rub off Your Tongue:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your tongue is the soft-sponge-like bed where the bacteria settles. So it is very important to rub off your tongue for better dental hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a tongue-scraper or tongue-cleaner to rub off and remove the germ settlements at least once a day to maintain proper oral hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Antibacterial_Mouthwash\"><\/span><strong>Use Antibacterial Mouthwash:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Antibacterial mouthwash is one of the best dental hygiene choices to wash off harmful bacteria that can decay the teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to eliminating bacteria, antibacterial mouthwash also removes food, debris and plaque thus protecting the teeth in the best possible way. Choose alcohol-free antibacterial mouthwash to prevent dry mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regularly_Visit_Dental_Hygienist\"><\/span><strong>Regularly Visit Dental Hygienist:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The final advice in the list of dental hygiene steps<strong> <\/strong>is to regularly visit a dental hygienist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dental hygienist is a trained dental professional who examines the hygiene condition of your teeth and offers the best advice and dental hygiene products.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit your dental hygienist at least 6 months once owing to the importance of oral hygiene in daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this, the comprehensive guide to dental hygiene ends and it is your call to implement our dental hygiene steps<strong> <\/strong>for your dental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let us explore the career of a dental hygienist if you are intrigued by the occupation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Career_pathway_of_dental_hygienist\"><\/span><strong>Career pathway of dental hygienist:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned above, dental hygienists are dental care professionals concerned with the proper maintenance of the patient\u2019s dental hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can become dental hygienists by completing dental hygiene programs<strong> <\/strong>such as Diploma in Dental Hygienist offered in many top dental colleges in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic eligibility criteria to pursue a diploma in dental hygienist is to complete 10+2 or equivalent at any recognised educational institution with at least 50% aggregate marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This diploma in dental hygienist course is a 2-year&nbsp; course that inculcates deeper knowledge of dental hygiene standards, techniques and much more. Pursuing this course will help you become a dental hygienist in the healthcare industry where dental hygiene salary is around INR 5 LPA to INR 7 LPA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at the salary graph of a dental hygienist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/8hzW7fYwPlMdZiT6pMIZGvDkWbsTWdrr4o9neCOq3z87DYu5OKlmQaQGneKiKfhlE65aWjXMftPf-XwNOqTtD1EVQWK8-Ls_tmQMCtJy_P4CF1tsa_AMN81oJCeiZV7i8jhwyzPOC05vjKRabI4X1w\" alt=\"Points scored\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: Self-created<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many top healthcare establishments hire dental hygienists and some of the prominent ones are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apollo hospitals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fortis Healthcare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malar hospitals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dentsply India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Max Healthcare<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the current decade, the dental hygienist job role has a great scope due to the increasing dental hygiene awareness among the global population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dental hygiene<\/strong> is one of the primary facets of the overall healthcare profile and so it is pivotal to pay attention to <strong>oral hygiene<\/strong> practices. Maintaining proper dental hygiene prevents almost 50% of healthcare issues as the mouth is an easy access point for external germs into the body. Spend a better time each day for dental hygiene and have a healthy life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What are 3 good oral hygiene tips?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brushing teeth twice a day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flossing teeth once a day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rubbing off the tongue regularly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>What are important things to know about dental hygiene?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Appropriate method to brush the teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Importance of flossing teeth for better dental hygiene<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using antibacterial mouthwash for better oral hygiene results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>What is the most common oral hygiene problem?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common oral hygiene problem is dental caries. According to the World Health Organisation, around 2 billion people have permanent dental caries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>What is the best dental routine?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brush your teeth first in the morning and last at night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Floss your teeth every morning and rub off your tongue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rinse your mouth twice a day with antibacterial mouthwash.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit a dental hygienist every six months once.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cDental hygiene\u201d is one of the talk-of-the-town topics today globally after the data released by the World Health Organisation. As per the World Health Organisation, around 3.5 billion people are affected by oral diseases as of March 2023. This data has created a panic and instigated dental hygiene awareness among people. 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