How to Brush a Person’s Teeth for Them

How to Brush a Person’s Teeth for Them

Kelli helps our patient Capri brush her teeth and shows others how they can do the same for others who need assistance brushing their teeth. Brushing someone’s teeth is not necessarily an easy task, but something that can be learned with just a little practice. One...
How to Brush a Person’s Teeth for Them

How to use a Floss Pick

Flossing daily is important to maintaining good oral health. A floss pick is a great tool to use to floss teeth. In this video, Kelli shows our patient Tyler how to use this tool.
How to Brush a Person’s Teeth for Them

Brushing with an Electric Toothbrush

Kelli shows our patient, Tyler, how to use an electric toothbrush. She explains the importance of brushing each individual tooth, brushing for two minutes, brushing around the gum line and also brushing the tongue. The particular toothbrush used in the video clicks...
How to Brush a Person’s Teeth for Them

Brushing with a Caregiver

In this video, Monisha and Robert show how they work together to ensure Robert brushes his teeth properly. For many patients with disabilities, caregiver support is crucial for daily dental health. Robert and Monisha cover some important tips for proper...
How to Brush a Person’s Teeth for Them

The Use of Sedation

Triax dentists are certified to administer Moderate Conscious Sedation to help patients reach a state of comfort at dental appointments. A patient may need IV Sedation, Oral Sedation or Nitrous Oxide. The type of sedation used is tailored to each individual patient....
How to Brush a Person’s Teeth for Them

A Caregiver’s Role in Dental Health

For individuals with IDD, a caregiver’s role is often crucial to the individual’s oral health. It is important that a patient’s caregiver is well-educated on what it takes to take care of someone’s oral health. In this video, a Direct Support Professional of one of...