Oral Hygiene
There are many types of _________ in our mouth that can cause tooth decay.
bacteria
What is one thing you can do to prevent bad breath?
possible answers: use mouthwash, brush your teeth, floss, chew gum
High blood pressure can cause _____________.
Tobacco cigarettes kill about ________% of the people who use them.
50
Nicotine can cause an increase in _____________ and blood pressure.
heart rate
Fluoride will strengthen the ________________ in your teeth.
enamel
An antibacterial _____________ can remove bacteria and their food sources.
mouthwash
True or False. Our bodies need some sodium / salt.
True.
E-cigarettes contain carcinogens that can cause _____.
cancer
True or false. A high fiber diet helps prevent heart disease.
Early signs of ________ _________ may appear as a white spot.
tooth decay
Bacteria find leftover pieces of food in our mouths and produce _________.
acids
Give one example of red meat.
possible answers: beef, pork, lamb,
7,000
A hole in your tooth caused by acid is called a _______________.
cavity
The minerals in our _____________ try to fix the damage done by bacteria.
saliva
Another word for bad breath is _____________.
halitosis
Another word for salt is _____________.
sodium
E-cigarettes deliver a drug called ___________.
nicotine
Butter flavored vapes can cause ___________.
popcorn lung
The frequent eating of _________ and sugar make it more difficult for saliva to repair our teeth.
starch
Bad breath is caused by ________________ foods caught between the teeth.
decomposed
Another word for high blood pressure is __________.
hypertension
Nicotine can interfere with the body's natural ability to create ______________.
dopamine
Food that does not break down in your digestive system is called ______________.
fiber