Plaque Control Program Instructions
In
order to control and prevent the reoccurrence of gum problems and bone loss that can lead to tooth loss, a daily program to
remove the plaque that forms on the teeth needs to be followed.
The following is a description of the plaque control
program recommended by Dr Carlos Boudet to be used by our patients on a daily basis.
Materials:
Very soft tooth brush -with a small head for easier
access to difficult to reach areas.
Unwaxed dental floss -about 2 feet.
Interproximal brush -for open spaces between teeth
that are large enough to allow brushing between them.
Intra-oral mirror -allows you to see the inside surfaces
of teeth and molars that you cannot see otherwise.
Plaque disclosing tablets or liquid -stains the plaque
so you can see it and remove it.
Oral irrigation device -(Waterpik, Via-jet) for flushing
medicaments at the gum level.
Oral rinse solution -(Viadent, Listerine, Peridex,
etc...)
Technique:
Brush using a sulcular technique (bristles angled
towards the gums and moving in a circular motion) after every meal.
At bedtime, after brushing and flossing, use the
plaque disclosing tablets as follows: Chew tablet until dissolved in saliva and swich with it until it covers all the teeth,
The spit it all out (do not swallow it). Look in the mirror with good light for red stains on your teeth (usually seen close
to the gums and in between teeth and molars). Then use the brush and the floss to get the red stain out. The intra-oral mirror
is used at this time to check the inside surfaces.
The interproximal brush is also used if indicated.
When all the red stain is removed the teeth are free of plaque.
As a final method, the irrigating device of your
choice used with an anti-plaque rinse (listed previously) has been proven effective in reducing the number of germs in and
around the gums that can cause periodontal disease.
Follow this method carefully and your chances of
successfully preventing further gum problems and eventual loss of teeth should be very good.
If you have any questions about this daily treatment
regime please do not hesitate to ask us.
The only way to insure that your teeth and gums stay
healthy is to remove the plaque every day.
Finally, you will be reminded to return to our office
periodically for cleanings and examination to check for signs of problems.
