How do you take care of your teeth Grade 3?
Brush teeth at least twice.
Floss at least once.
Avoid sweets and sugary drinks. meal, or at least twice a day, especially before bedtime..
What are the grades of oral hygiene?
OHI-S scores may be interpreted as; good (0–1.2), fair (1.3–3.0) and poor (3.1–6.0)..
What are the grades of teeth?
Grade 1: teeth which are classed as 'almost perfect' Grade 2: mild problems, e.g. protruding front teeth.
Grade 3: conditions which are more serious than a Grade 2 and include bad bites, crooked teeth and front teeth which protrude to a greater extent.
Grade 4: conditions which require treatment on health grounds..
What does grade 1 mean in dentistry?
When assessed on the IOTN scale, a patient is first graded as 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 on the Dental Health Component.
Grade 1 does not need treatment, whereas grade 5 is in great need of treatment.
If assessed as grade 3, the patient is further allocated to a grade somewhere between 3.1 and 3.10 by..
What is a Grade 4 dental?
SEVERE / Grade 4
The thin wall of bone surrounding teeth has deteriorated, and many teeth are loose.
Bacteria may be spreading through the entire body in the bloodstream, potentially causing harm to vital organs..
What is Grade 3 dental?
MAJOR / GRADE 3
Plaque and tartar formation is heavy.
Pockets of bacteria and debris have accumulated to form further pockets of infection along the teeth.
The infection has destroyed tissues around the teeth that hold them in place, and some have become loose.
The gums appear bright red and bleed freely..
For Children
- Brush their teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste
- Help your child brush their teeth until they have good brushing skills.
If your child is younger than 6, watch them brush.- Ask your child's dentist to apply dental sealants when appropriate
- Drink tap water that contains fluoride
