Oral Health
True or false; Preventing cancer of the throat is part of oral health care
True
The innermost layer of a tooth is the...
pulp
The outermost layer of human skin is the...
epidermis
True or false; Acne only happens to teens
False...it can happen to anyone after puberty
How often should you brush your teeth?
at least twice daily
True or false: Oral health includes the care of your lips
True
The outermost layer of the tooth is the...
enamel
The deepest layer of skin where fat cells can be found is the...
hypodermis
What is the best way to treat a mild case of dermatitis?
A hydrocortizone cream or lotion over-the-counter is fine
According to Dr. Reinertsen, for how long should you brush your teeth each time?
10-15 minutes!
Name 1 reason why a person may not seek oral healthcare
Fear/phobia, cost, shame
The medical term for cavities is...
caries
Nerves and vascular tissue are found in which layer of skin?
dermis
a pomice stone may be used to remove calluses on your feet and hands, which are formed by cells in this "horn" layer of the epidermis
stratum corneum
Demonstrate the best method of brushing
small circles with moderate pressure
Besides pain or infection, what is one consequence that could result from poor oral health?
work loss, poor school performance, difficulty eating/chewing, costly ER visits
The yellowish structure within teeth that may show up when enamel is weak or lost is the...
dentin
The medical term for sweat glands is _______, and the medical term for oil glands is ________.
sweat: Sudoriferous
oil: sebaceous
A wash or cream containing this special ingredient can help with acne outbreaks
salicylic acid
Demonstrate the best method of flossing; be sure to start from the moment you select the appropriate length of floss!
obtain about 2 feet of floss and gently slide between each tooth making sure to go below the gums. You can also use the floss like a sleeve and slide it up and down each tooth.
Name a disease or serious medical problem that may be caused by poor oral health
diabetes, heart disease, lupus, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, stroke
True or false; A person is born with all the teeth they will ever have
True (they just won't erupt until the baby teeth are lost)
These special sweat glands are only active at maturity and react to emotional stimuli, not heat.
Apocrine glands
If we contract a fungal infection of the nails, they may separate from this connective structure
nail matrix (make sure your nail salon is clean!)
Why do we need fluoride for healthy teeth?
Fluoride helps build strong enamel, especially in children. Hence fluorinated water and toothcare products contain plenty of it. Low fluoride exposure can result in weak or missing enamel in adults and kids.