Oral Health Basics
This is the practice of cleaning between your teeth to remove plaque and food particles.
What is flossing?
The bacteria from gum disease can affect this hormone’s role in controlling blood sugar levels.
What is insulin?
To prevent bacteria buildup, you should visit this professional regularly.
Who is a dentist?
When flossing, you should shape the floss around the tooth in this shape.
What is a 'C' shape?
Failing to maintain oral hygiene can lead to this common consequence, where you lose the ability to eat certain foods.
What is tooth loss?
The recommended amount of fluoride toothpaste for brushing your teeth.
What is a pea-sized amount?
Bacteria from the mouth can travel to the heart and cause this life-threatening condition.
What is endocarditis?
Brushing and flossing help prevent this common oral condition caused by bacterial infection.
What are cavities?
This type of toothbrush is recommended to protect your gums from damage while cleaning.
What is a soft-bristled toothbrush?
Bacteria from your mouth can attach to fatty deposits in the arteries, leading to this event.
What is a heart attack?
The ideal angle for holding your toothbrush while brushing.
What is a 45-degree angle?
Neglecting oral hygiene can contribute to this arterial condition, which increases the risk of heart attack or stroke.
What is atherosclerosis?
This type of dental disease weakens the body’s ability to fight infection and impacts blood sugar control.
What is gum disease?
Floss should be wrapped around these fingers before being guided between teeth.
What are the middle fingers?
Neglecting oral care can result in a painful condition of the lungs.
What is pneumonia?
Brushing should last for this amount of time, twice a day.
What is 2 minutes?
This disease is more likely in people with severe gum disease due to its effects on insulin usage.
What is diabetes?
Inhaling bacteria from your mouth can cause these two respiratory conditions.
What are pneumonia and asthma?
This dental tool should be held at a 45-degree angle to your gums for proper brushing.
What is a toothbrush?
Severe gum disease in pregnant women can affect this aspect of their health.
What is pregnancy/fetal development?
This common tool, when soft-bristled, is best for cleaning your teeth.
What is a toothbrush?
Pregnant women with gum disease may experience complications that affect this.
What is fetal development?
Brushing your teeth without flossing leaves this percentage of your tooth surfaces unclean.
What is 40%?
The primary benefit of flossing is removing this substance, which contributes to tooth decay and gum disease.
What is plaque?
If bacteria enter the bloodstream and infect the heart lining, this condition can occur.
What is endocarditis?