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| |title = Oral Hygiene | | |title = Oral Hygiene |
| |categories = [[:Category:Small Animal Dentistry|'''Small Animal Dentistry''']] | | |categories = [[:Category:Small Animal Dentistry|'''Small Animal Dentistry''']] |
| |text =There are two approaches to homecare - active homecare and passive homecare. | | |text =There are two approaches to homecare - active homecare and passive homecare. |
− | Active homecare is “hands-on” where the client is physically involved with removing plaque and maintaining oral hygiene. Tooth brushing and applying anti-plaque agents directly into the mouth fit into this category. Active homecare has been proven to give the best results when performed correctly. <br><br> | + | Active homecare is “hands-on” where the client is physically involved with removing plaque and maintaining oral hygiene. Tooth brushing and applying anti-plaque agents directly into the mouth fit into this category. Active homecare is proven to be the most effective when performed correctly. <br><br> |
− | Passive homecare refers to all the other parts of an oral hygiene program that may help reduce plaque in the mouth that does not need a direct interaction/involvement of the client. Examples of passive home care would include giving a diet that has a dental benefit or a chew to help reduce plaque accumulation. | + | Passive homecare refers to all the other parts of an oral hygiene program that may help reduce plaque in the mouth, but that does not require a direct interaction/involvement of the client. Examples of passive home care include giving a diet that has a dental benefit or a chew to help reduce plaque accumulation. |
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| :[[Dental Chews|Chews]] | | :[[Dental Chews|Chews]] |
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| + | |Vetstream = [https://www.vetstream.com/felis/Content/Illustration/ill03770.asp Teeth: home care] |
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| + | {{Lisa Milella written |
| + | |date = 16 October 2014}} |
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| [[Category:Oral Hygiene]] | | [[Category:Oral Hygiene]] |
− | [[Category:To Do - Dentistry preMars]] | + | [[Category:Small Animal Dentistry]] |
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