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The Implementation Phase Of The Process Of Care

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Toothbrushing is a part of the Implementation phase of the process of care. The seven factors I will assess with Jay regarding his oral hygiene are: current self-care behaviours, type of toothbrush used, frequency and duration of toothbrushing, toothbrush replacement practices, level of satisfaction with tools and technique, personal values and preferences. These seven factors will make sure all areas of his oral self-care are discussed and recommendations will be made out of this discussion. There is a connection between overall health and oral health in an individual. Jay currently is a healthy individual and he exercises regularly. If he does not improve his oral health it will begin to affect his overall health. Jay admits to brushing his teeth but does not use any other intraoral aids. Jay needs to be informed about the importance and purpose of tongue cleaning. Cleaning the tongue will decrease the amount of bacteria in the mouth and improve the overall cleanliness of the oral cavity. It is important for him to clean his teeth, tongue, gingiva and mucosa because microorganisms in the oral cavity are found everywhere. A tongue cleaning aid should be introduced to Jay but with his busy life style and lack of oral self-care motivation he may neglect to use it. He should be showed how to use his tooth brush as a tongue cleaner because that may be easier for him to use. According to Darby and Walsh (2015) to use his tooth brush as a tongue cleaner he will apply the

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