Oral Health
How often should you go to the dentist?
Every 6 months for checkups and cleanings.
Consuming a lot of acidic food and drinks can increase risk of tooth decay. T/F
True
This is the person who cleans your teeth and gives you tips for keeping them healthy.
What is a dentist?
This soft tissue in your mouth can become inflamed if you don’t floss and brush properly.
What are gums?
Strengthens teeth, making them more resistant against acid attacks from bacteria.
How often should you change your toothbrush?
Every 3 months
What mineral is found in many foods and is essential for forming and maintaining healthy bones and teeth?
Calcium
This is what dentists use to fill a cavity after removing the decay.
What is a filling?
Tooth decay is caused by this invisible layer of bacteria that feeds on sugar.
What is plaque?
Do simple and complex carbs affect teeth the same way? If not, which negatively affects teeth more? (Y/N)
No, simple carbs damage teeth more.
What is the main ingredient of toothpaste?
Fluoride
Consumption of what can reduce the risk of head and neck cancer?
Fruits and vegetables
These are the teeth in the back of your mouth used for chewing.
What are molars?
This common vitamin helps keep your gums healthy and prevents them from bleeding easily.
What is vitamin C?
Why is there fluoride in public water?
It's an effort to improve oral health in everyone, since not everyone has access to care
What is periodontitis and what can happen if left untreated?
Serious gum infection, which if left untreated can lead to tooth loss. This occurs because the tissue responsible for holding onto teeth becomes damaged and can no longer effectively hold onto the teeth.
Which macromolecule (carbs, protein, fat,..) contributes the most to cavities and how?
Carbs. When bacteria in our mouth break down carbs ingested, they create acidic byproducts, which can cause tooth decay.
You should visit the dental office this many times a year for regular cleanings.
What is twice a year?
This part of your tooth contains blood vessels and nerves and can become infected if a cavity gets too deep.
What is the pulp?
Which states are Ms. Haliyat and Esmeralda from?
Haliyat- New Jersey
Esmeralda- Texas
What to do if your tooth falls out?
Put it under your pillow for the tooth fairy.
JK, handle the tooth by the crown and not the root, rinse it with water or milk, you can try reinserting it
BUT if it does not work
store in milk, and see a dentist immediately!
Higher incidence of caries was found in populations where sugar intake was greater than ___% of total energy intake compared to those with free sugar intake less than __%.
10%
This procedure, often needed when the tooth’s pulp is infected, involves removing the nerve and sealing the inside of the tooth.
What is a root canal?
Heart disease is linked to poor dental health due to this type of inflammation caused by bacteria from your mouth entering your bloodstream.
What is chronic inflammation?
What does YPAR stand for?
Youth Participatory Action Research