Brush the teeth procedure

• Moisten the tooth with water and spread small amount of tooth paste on it
• Brush the teeth following the appropriate technique.

Brushing technique
• Hold the brush against the teeth with the bristles at up degree angle.
• Use a small vibrating circular motion with the bristle at the junction of the teeth and gums use the some action on the front and the back of the teeth.
• Use back and forth motion over the biting surface of the teeth.
• Brush the tongue last

1. Give pt water to rinse the mouth and let him/her to spit the water into the basin.
• Assist patient in wiping the mouth

2. Recomfort the pt
• Remove the basin
• Remove the towel
• Assist the patient in wiping the mouth
• Reposition the patient and adjust the bed to leave patient comfortably

3. Give proper care to the equipments

4. Document assessment of teeth, tongue, gums and oral mucosa. Report any abnormal findings.