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Oral Hygiene
andDysphagia
Dysphagia is the name for difficulties with
Swallowing.
is the name for difficulties
Oral Hygieneis
essentialfor a
healthy mouth.
Causes build up of bacteria
Residue left in the mouth due to dysphagia
PoorDentition
BadBreath
OralInfections
aspirat ionof harmful
Dysphagia increases risk of
Bacteria
Aspiration Pneumonia can belife threatening.
The bacteria can cause a chest infection known as Aspiration Pneumonia.
Good
Oral Hygiene is essential. is essential.
Try and complete it
at least 2 times a day.
If you are supportingsomeone to perform oral hygiene
tilt their head forward slightly to reduce risk of aspiration.
� e best, most natural position for performing oral hygiene is to stand or sit behind the person.
About one hour a� er each meal is ideal.
Try a low foamingtoothpaste
Electric toothbrushes clean well too
Use a soft to medium bristled toothbrush
a pea size amount of toothpaste
on a dry toothbrush
do not rinse
with a small head
Clean the whole mouth
teeth
tongue
palate
Moisturise lips with Aqueous G el
Clean dentures dai lyand
remove at night
Find out more:
http://www.patient.co.uk/health/oral-hygiene
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/dentalhealth
Contact:Oral Health Office Promotion Team: 0191 387 6504
References:Policy and Procedures for Mouth Care Guidelines (2014): County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust
Deliver Better Oral Health (2014) Department of Health https://www.gov.uk/government/publica-tions/delivering-better-oral-health-an-evidence-based-toolkit-for-prevention
Oral care for people with dysphagia (2014): Somerset NHS Trust www.sompar.nhs.uk/con-tent/26210/58952
Sørensen RT1, Rasmussen RS, Overgaard K, Lerche A, Johansen AM, Lindhardt T. (2013)Dysphagia screening and intensified oral hygiene reduce pneumonia after stroke. J Neurosciences 45(3):139-46.
SE Langmore etal (1998) Predictors of aspiration pneumonia: how important is dysphagia? Dys-phagia
Frank A. Scannapieco* and Joseph M. Mylotte (1996) Relationships Between Periodontal Disease and Bacterial Pneumonia Journal of PeriodontologyVol. 67, No. 10s, Pages 1114-1122
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