Keeping a person’s mouth and teeth clean and fresh will help them feel more comfortable.
Cleaning natural teeth - Brush and floss teeth twice a day - after morning and evening meals. If a person is finding it hard to move the toothbrush around their mouth, try using an electric toothbrush. If the person cannot brush their own teeth, you should brush them for the person. It can be easier to brush someone else’s teeth if you use a small toothbrush head, such as a children’s toothbrush. Brush gently.
Cleaning dentures - after every meal remove dentures and rinse them under running water. Rinse out mouth.
Mouth care - Encourage the person to sip water very often. There are some products that can be used if a person has a dry mouth. These products keep the mouth moist for much longer than just using water but they can feel unpleasant in the mouth and are quite expensive.
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