The Effects of Tooth Brushing on Whole Salivary Flow Rate in Older Adults

Affoo, Rebecca; Trottier, Kristen M; Garrick, Rushlee; Mascarenhas, T; Jang, Young Eun; Martin, Ruth Elwood

doi:10.1155/2018/3904139

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“…One possible explanation is that these RPD wearers used a toothbrush to clean their natural teeth every day after their meals, and this stimulated their salivation. 29 30 On the other hand, possibly, the evaluated CD wearers did not frequently use a toothbrush to clean their mouth due to their complete edentulism, and consequently their salivation was less stimulated compared with RPD wearers. Therefore, during rehabilitation of CD wearers, it is important to encourage these patients to brush their oral tissue with a toothbrush to stimulate their salivation.…”

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Oral Health-Related Quality of Life, Dry Mouth Sensation, and Level of Anxiety in Elderly Patients Rehabilitated with New Removable Dentures

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Objective This study aimed to evaluate the influence of new complete dentures (CDs) and new removable partial dentures (RPDs) on oral health-related quality of life, dry mouth sensation, and anxiety level of their wearers. Materials and Methods In total, 20 complete edentulous patients (in both arches) that needed to be rehabilitated with new CDs, and 20 partial edentulous patients (in both arches) that needed to be rehabilitated with new RPDs, were included in this study. Each patient must wear the same pair of CDs or RPDs for more than 5 years. Oral health-related quality of life, dry mouth sensation, and level of anxiety were assessed by using the following questionnaires: Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI), VAS (Visual Analog Scale) Xerostomia Questionnaire, and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). These questionnaires were applied before oral rehabilitation (initially initial time point) and 3 months after insertion of new dentures (end time point). Statistical Analysis For the results of STAI-State, STAI-Trait, and GOHAI, the Wilcoxon test was applied to compare the time points. For the results of the VAS xerostomia questionnaire, two-way repeated measures ANOVA (analysis of variance) was applied, followed by the Tukey test. The p-values lower than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results/Conclusion For both groups, it was observed that 3 months after the insertion of new removable dentures: (1) there was an increase in oral health-related quality of life; (2) there was a reduction in anxiety (trait anxiety and state anxiety); and (3) there was a perception of greater salivation.

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Oral Health-Related Quality of Life, Dry Mouth Sensation, and Level of Anxiety in Elderly Patients Rehabilitated with New Removable Dentures

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“…It is believed that tooth brushing helps support the oral health of older adults by stimulating the salivary flow rate, consequently improving oral equilibrium, preserving the tooth and periodontal health, and reducing tooth loss in older adults. 36 , 37 Studies have shown that natural tooth loss causes a decline in tooth brushing frequency. A new survey of older adults revealed that those with functional dentition had a higher frequency of tooth brushing.…”

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Gender Differences in Oral Health Knowledge and Practices Among Adults in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Rajeh¹

2022

CCIDE

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Aim To determine the knowledge and practices of adults regarding oral health and to determine the associated gender differences. Methods A cross-sectional study design was used in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and a total of 1330 adults participated. Data were collected using self-administered validated questionnaire to gather information about sociodemographic data, oral health knowledge and practices. The scores of the oral health knowledge were calculated. Linear and logistic regressions were used to evaluate and compare the oral health knowledge and practices between males and females. Results Females had a significantly higher mean oral health knowledge score (8.5 ± 1.5) than males (8.1 ± 1.7). Regarding oral health practices, female participants reported a higher frequency of tooth brushing and mouthwash use than males (p = 0.001). The percentage of females who visited the dentist for check-ups and cleaning was significantly higher compared to males (41.5% and 35.2%, respectively). Participants with a university-level education showed a significantly higher knowledge score (coefficient = 0.27; 95% CI: −0.46 to 0.46). Respondents who were less than 40 years old brushed their teeth more than twice a day compared to older individuals (OR = 1.51; 95% CI: 1.06 to 2.13). Nonsmokers had better knowledge, and brushing their teeth twice daily was more likely among them (OR = 0.76; 95% CI: 0.59 to 0.99). Conclusion Among the adult population, females were more knowledgeable about their oral health and exhibited better practices than males.

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“…(30) Moreover, Swallowing and oral care intervention combined oral lubrication and oral sensation will enhance chewing, swallowing, and tactile perception. (31) In addition, because of the large number of somatosensory receptors in the oral cavity, oral feeling is also significant. It may be possible to enhance oral sensor-motor control when swallowing by stimulating these sensory receptors in the tongue.…”

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Effect of Oral Care and Swallowing Interventions on Post extubation Dysphagia among Children at Pediatric Intensive Care Units

Rashed

Salama²,

Zayed³

2023

Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal

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Background, Post extubation dysphagia is a frequently experience problem in critically sick children with recent intubation. Oral care and swallowing intervention are one of the treatment modalities that can help to enhance swallowing function and reduce swallowing problems after extubation. Aim was to evaluate the effect of oral care and swallowing interventions on post extubation dysphagia among children at pediatric intensive care units. Design, A quasiexperimental design was applied. Setting: the study was performed at the Pediatric intensive care units at Menoufia University hospitals. Sample, A purposeful sampling of 60 hospitalized pediatrics patients. Instruments four instruments were used. I; Social Characteristics Structured Questionnaire, II; Oral Assessment Guide for Children. III; Bazaz dysphagia scale. IV; Functional Oral Intake Scale. Results: There was a statistically significant improvement in the total mean score of oral status in the study group after 7 th and 14 th days of intervention than on pre intervention. Also, there was significant improvement in the study group in relation to severity of dysphagia after 14 th days of intervention than on pre intervention. Moreover, oral intake level was improved in the study group after 14 th days of intervention compared to control group. Conclusion; nursing interventions that involves swallowing and oral care reduces postextubation dysphagia, improves clinical swallowing function, and increases the probability of faster oral intake. Recommendations; swallowing education and oral care intervention should be started as early as possible for children who intubated greater than 48 hours

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The Effects of Tooth Brushing on Whole Salivary Flow Rate in Older Adults

Cited by 13 publications

References 22 publications

Oral Health-Related Quality of Life, Dry Mouth Sensation, and Level of Anxiety in Elderly Patients Rehabilitated with New Removable Dentures

Oral Health-Related Quality of Life, Dry Mouth Sensation, and Level of Anxiety in Elderly Patients Rehabilitated with New Removable Dentures

Gender Differences in Oral Health Knowledge and Practices Among Adults in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Effect of Oral Care and Swallowing Interventions on Post extubation Dysphagia among Children at Pediatric Intensive Care Units

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