What is
-Diabetes
-Gingivitis
-Heredity
-Poor Nutrition
-Tobacco Use
-Substance Abuse
100
Hardest Part of Tooth
What is Enamel
100
Name the two main parts of the tooth
What is Crown & Root
200
Main Cause of Cavities
What is Plaque
200
What is a symptom of Gingivitis?
What is
Gums bright red & tender
Gums bleed easily when brushing teeth or flossing.
Halitosis (bad breath)
Inflammation (swollen gums)
*Any of the above answers
200
What is pocket reduction surgery?
What is treatment for periodontitis
200
What is the mucous membrane lining the inside of the mouth?
What is the oral mucosa
200
What color should one's gum normally be
What is pink
300
Name three factors that cause Cavities
What is Plaque,Diet, Diabetes, Tobacco, Bacteria, Non Fluoridated Water (Any of the Three)
300
What is chlorhexidine
What is mechanism used to help cure gingivitis can be found as mouthwash
300
Is periodontitis a product of gingivitis or vice versa
What is vice versa
300
Name the four types of teeth found in the human body
What are incisors, pre molars, molars, and canines
300
How many times should one floss every day
What is 2-3 times a day
400
What is a treatment option for cavities?
What is Filling or Restoration or Root Canal
400
What is the name of the patient we studied when discussing gingivitis
What is John Doe
400
Explain Bone Grafting
What is replacing bone loss with synthetic bones or bones from other parts of one's body
400
How many teeth are in the typical adult mouth
What is Thirty Two
400
Is it healthy for your gums to bleed?
What is no can be signs of gingivitis and periodontitis
500
According to the CDC Cavities are
What is the 2nd most common disorder of the body after the common cold
500
Describe the process of getting gingivitis
What is plaque to tartar development in teeth eventually leading to more bacteria causing teeth to break down
500
Name the best way to avoid periodontitis
What is regularly visiting dentist & brushing teeth 2-3 times a day
500
Explain the procedure of a root canal
What is a procedure performed when the nerve of the tooth becomes infected or the pulp becomes damaged. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp are removed, and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed.