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Dental Trivia!
100
The recommended duration that you should brush your teeth.
What is 2 minutes?
100
This device is used to remove plaque deposits on a denture.
What is a denture brush?
100
A bone disease involving loss of mineral content and bone mass.
What is osteoporosis?
100
The major cause of tooth decay (cavities).
What is sugar?
100
Generally, people WITHOUT gum disease should get their teeth cleaned at this monthly interval.
What is every 6 months?
200
The type of toothbrush recommended for people with dexterity issues and is very efficient in removing plaque.
What is an electronic toothbrush?
200
Dry mouth can lead to an increased risk for...
What are cavities?
200
When uncontrolled, this disease puts a person at a high risk for periodontal disease. (Hint: insulin)
What is diabetes?
200
The recommended sequence for daily oral hygiene care.
What is Brush-Floss-Rinse?
200
Generally, people WITH gum disease should get their teeth cleaned at this monthly interval.
What is every 3 or 4 months?
300
Another term for "dry mouth".
What is xerostomia?
300
Two oral hygiene aids one should use if they have recession.
What are soft picks and proxy brushes?
300
Periodontal disease increases the risk of this disease and can make existing conditions worse. (Hint: involves a vital organ)
What is heart disease?
300
The name of the recommended flossing method.
What is C-shaped flossing?
300
The major cause of gum disease.
What is inadequate plaque/bacteria removal from the teeth/mouth?
400
Two alternative aids for flossing.
What are oral irrigator and floss picks?
400
Te type of mouthrinse used if someone has xerostomia.
What is Biotene?
400
Cigarette smoking, nutritional deficiencies, corticosteroid use, and immune dysfunction are risk factors for osteoporosis and what other disease?
What is periodontal disease?
400
The brushing technique recommended for people WITH recession.
What is the Stillman's brushing method?
400
The main reason individuals over the age of 35 have tooth loss.
What is Periodontal Disease?
500
One example of a liquid that can be added to a water flosser besides water.
What is Peridex or Listerine?
500
A supplement can be used to prevent tooth decay and sensitivity.
What is fluoride?
500
Periodontal therapy improves the metabolic control of this systemic disease.
What is diabetes?
500
The brushing technique recommended for people WITHOUT recession.
What is the Bass brushing method?
500
Your toothbrush/electronic toothbrush heads should be replaced at this monthly interval.
What is every 3 months?
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