Oral Health and Hygiene

Good oral health results in a mouth that looks and smells healthy, this means that your teeth are clean and free from debris. Gums are firmly held against teeth and do hurt or bleed when you brush or floss.

The purpose of oral care is to keep the lips and mucosa (lining of the mouth) soft, clean, intact and moist. Cleaning the mouth and teeth including dentures of food debris and dental plaque should alleviate any discomfort, enhance oral intake and prevent halitosis (bad breath).