Personal Hygiene: Oral Care

Oral hygiene is essential to prevent mouth infections and bad breath. To maintain proper oral hygiene, you have to remember three basic steps: brushing, flossing, and rinsing. The frequency of oral hygiene depends on the individual’s condition and comfort level, but it‚It’s typically performed in the morning, after meals, and before bed. Clients who are unable to take food and fluids by mouth, like those who are unconscious, will require oral hygiene every 1 or 2 hours to keep their mouths fresh.