4 - Oral health prevention Flashcards
1
Q
What are causes of drooling?
A
- development disability
- cerebral palsy
- progressive neurological condition
- Parkinson’s
- Motor Neuron disease
2
Q
How can you manage drooling?
A
- **head positioning and posture **
- Speech and language therapy
- oral sensory-motor intervention
- medication and surgery
3
Q
What are examples of SLS free toothpaste?
A
- sensodyne proenamel
- oraNurse
4
Q
What is bridging?
A
- describe and show toothbrush
- mimic brushing own teeth
- patient mirrors action
5
Q
What is chaining?
A
- gently bring patient’s hand to mouth whilst describing activity
- carer begin activity and patient finishes
6
Q
What is hand over hand?
A
Place hand gently over patient’s and brush teeth together
7
Q
How is distraction used when toothbrushing?
A
- place familiar object into patient’s hand whilst brushing
- other distraction such as music may also help
8
Q
What is rescuing?
A
If attempts are failing then carer can leave and another member of staff can attempt to rescue
9
Q
What sensory aids can be used to help brushing teeth?
A
- power suit
- desensitisation
- counting
- brush that relates to interest
- warm water
- stories or books
10
Q
Define positive reinforcement.
A
Refers to an increase in the rate of behaviour as a result of the presentation of a preferred event.
11
Q
Define negative reinforcement.
A
Refers to an increase in the rate of behaviour as a result of the withdrawal of a non-preferred event.
12
Q
How can you facilitate behavioural change?
A
- supportive environment
- stable environment
- piggyback on positive experience
- make it easy
- unique personalised cues
- practice and repeat
