Sleep Deprivation and Dental Hygiene Program
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Running head: SLEEP DEPRIVATION AND DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Sleep Deprivation and Dental Hygiene Program
Name of the University:
Name of the student:
Author Note:
Sleep Deprivation and Dental Hygiene Program
Name of the University:
Name of the student:
Author Note:
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Sleep Deprivation and Dental Hygiene Program
Teeth is one of the most important part of our body and hence dental hygiene or oral
hygiene is also essential. Teeth is the most essential part of our digestive system and plays the
most basic role. However, we often pay very little attention towards taking care of our teeth
and later, in time we all become a victim of or problems or dental issues. One of the major
reason for oral problem is Sleep Insomnia or Sleep Disorder. Insomnia is much visible and is
on the rise among bot the adults and the younger generation and it is adversely affecting our
oral health (Choueiry et al., 2016). In the following essay I wish to reflect upon the same
following the Prochaska and DiClemente’s Stages of Change Model.
Precontemplation (Not Ready):
This is the stage where people are uninformed or under informed regarding certain
health issue. In my case, I was experiencing sudden gum pain but was not really concerned
about it. I was of the view that it might be was the cold or some other thing. On telling my
parents about it, they suggested that I must see a doctor, but I did not pay heed to their words.
This behaviour, according to the model is called resistant or unready for help.
Contemplation (Getting Ready):
This is the stage where the people gradually cognise and accept their health
conditions. Within the next six month of feeling the pain, I gradually recognised that the pain
is increasing with growing tooth ache and rare incidents of gum-bleeding. However, still I
was reluctant to see a doctor, but at a point of time it started paining so much that I could not
eat any solid food and finally I decided to go and see a doctor. On seeing the doctor, I came
to know that it is my habit of staying up late and nocturnal eating that has caused this gum
pain.
Sleep Deprivation and Dental Hygiene Program
Teeth is one of the most important part of our body and hence dental hygiene or oral
hygiene is also essential. Teeth is the most essential part of our digestive system and plays the
most basic role. However, we often pay very little attention towards taking care of our teeth
and later, in time we all become a victim of or problems or dental issues. One of the major
reason for oral problem is Sleep Insomnia or Sleep Disorder. Insomnia is much visible and is
on the rise among bot the adults and the younger generation and it is adversely affecting our
oral health (Choueiry et al., 2016). In the following essay I wish to reflect upon the same
following the Prochaska and DiClemente’s Stages of Change Model.
Precontemplation (Not Ready):
This is the stage where people are uninformed or under informed regarding certain
health issue. In my case, I was experiencing sudden gum pain but was not really concerned
about it. I was of the view that it might be was the cold or some other thing. On telling my
parents about it, they suggested that I must see a doctor, but I did not pay heed to their words.
This behaviour, according to the model is called resistant or unready for help.
Contemplation (Getting Ready):
This is the stage where the people gradually cognise and accept their health
conditions. Within the next six month of feeling the pain, I gradually recognised that the pain
is increasing with growing tooth ache and rare incidents of gum-bleeding. However, still I
was reluctant to see a doctor, but at a point of time it started paining so much that I could not
eat any solid food and finally I decided to go and see a doctor. On seeing the doctor, I came
to know that it is my habit of staying up late and nocturnal eating that has caused this gum
pain.
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