Checklists - Life events/Iifestyle related care
Lifestyle/life events related care checklists are intended to support you in your effort to provide personalised care for patients confronted with changes in their life.
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Patients with dexterity issues
Patients experiencing stress
Smokers
- Explain that interdental cleaning helps to clean where a toothbrush cannot; recommend interdental brush or rubber interdental cleaner
- Remind to change toothbrush or toothbrush head at least every 12 weeks and interdental cleaners as recommended on pack
- Recommend tongue cleaners and mouthwashes to help disguise bad breath in the short term (but remind it will not cure it)
- Encourage smokers to see their hygienist and dentist for regular examination