Beneficial Bacteria
Oral Hygiene
Destroying Your Oral Health
Streptococcus Parasanguinis
Miscellaneous
100

About how many species of bacteria are currently in your mouth?

(What is) More than 700 

100

What should be done once a day for your teeth?

(What is) Flossing

100

Not brushing your teeth cause bacteria to build up, decay your teeth, and make what?

(What is) Cavities

100

S. parasanguinis is a gram-what bacteria?

(What is) Positive

100

A buildup that cannot be brushed off your teeth and will need help from a dentist

(What is) Dental Calculus or Tartar

200

What does the L in L. salivarius stand for?

(What is) Ligilactobacillus or Lactobacillus

200

How many times is it recommended to brush your teeth?

(What is) At least two times a day, or after every meal.


200

If you don't brush your teeth everyday, what other organ along with your teeth will suffer significantly?


(What is) Tongue

200

S. parasanguinis has the ability to break down what?

(What is) Foods

200

Sauerkraut is ____ for oral health

(What is) Good

300

What is a beneficial bacteria that belongs to the Streptococcus genus that can prevent certain oral infections?

(What is) Streptococcus salivarius or S. salivarius

300

How many times should you see the dentist in a year?

(What is) At least once a year

300

What non-oral disease can you get from bad oral health?

(What is) Heart disease

300

What surfaces does S. parasanguinis reside on?

(What is) Dental 

300

Genetics can have an effect on your risk of ___ disease

(What is) Gum

400

A group of helpful bacteria that can help prevent and treat oral diseases. This group's name begins with a "P".

(What is) Probiotics

400

Not doing this may lead to: 

  • Cardiovascular disease

  • Alzheimer’s disease,

  • Periodontal disease

  • Diabetes 

  • High-risk pregnancy

  • Obstructive sleep apnea

  • Obesity

  • Respiratory issues 

  • Rheumatoid arthritis

  •  Kidney disease

  • Erectile dysfunction 

  • Infertility

What is maintaining proper oral hygiene?

400

How many people are killed by oral cancer every year?

(What is) 170,000 - 370,000

400

The price of S. parasanguinis

(What is) Around $200 to $500 

400

A clear, slimy layer that will ocassionally be on your teeth. If not removed, it could cause problems.

(What is) Biofilm/Dental Plaque

500

A group of helpful bacteria that promotes the growth of already existing bacteria in the mouth. This group's name also begins with a "P".

(What is) Prebiotics

500

Besides oral cancer, what is the most common type of cancer found in patients with poor oral health

Pancreatic Cancer?

500

What is the most common disease caused from the oral microbiome?

(What is) Periodontal disease

500

What effect does S. parasanguinis have on its surrounding pH level?

(What is) It creates low-pH levels in its enviroment.

500

Your toothbrush should be replaced every __________

(What is) 3-4 months

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