Maintenance of personal hygiene is necessary for an individual comfort, safety and well being. Patient may require nurses assistance in carrying out routine hygienic practice. Certain patients are prone to oral problems because of lack of knowledge. Good oral hygiene includes daily stimulation of the gums and brushing of the teeth.
This video includes definition ,purposes, indication, contraindications- local and general, preparation of patient, mouth care of conscious patient, dentifrices commonly used, emollients used, articles required, mouth care of unconscious patient, articles required, solutions commonly used, steps of mouth care, after care for mouth care procedure.