Teeth
How many incisors do you have?
8
Are you required to go to University for dental hygiene?
NO!
True or False?
You should only floss every other day.
FALSE! Floss every day!
How many canines do you have?
4
Out of Biology, Physics, and Chemistry, which one is NOT required for dental hygiene?
Physics
True or False?
With periodontitis, bacteria and their toxic byproducts can move from the surface of the gums and teeth into the bloodstream
TRUE!
How many pre-molars do you have?
8
True or False?
Dental Hygiene is 4 semesters long (2 years)
FALSE!
What does periodontitis originally start as?
Gingivitis
How many molars do you have?
12
How many people are in this occupation?
13,450
Before periodontitis, gingivitis occurs...
What are gingivitis symptoms?
Gums become swollen, red or tender and may bleed easily
How many teeth do you have in total?
32
In dental hygiene, what percent are males, and what percent are females?
5% male and 95% female
What 5 different health problems can occur from having periodontitis?
- Diabetes
- Pneumonia
- Cardiovascular disease
- Pregnancy complications
- Dementia