Taking care of your teeth!
Poor Oral Hygiene
Facts
Definitions
Miscellaneous
100
How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
At least twice a day
100
What causes cavities?
Not brushing your teeth- caused by sugar and bacteria!
100
What is oral hygiene?
Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping your mouth clean and disease-free. It involves brushing and flossing your teeth.
100
You should use this to get between your teeth where your toothbrush cannot reach
Floss
200
How often should you go the dentist?
Every 6 months
200
What is it called when plaque and bacteria build up on your teeth and cause infection?
Gingivitis
200
Type of doctor that takes of teeth.
Dentist
200
How often should you change your toothbrush?
Every 3 months
300
What are two reasons why you should brush our teeth?
Brushing your teeth removes bacteria that can cause bad breath. Removing this bacteria also helps reduce the risk of various diseases and conditions, including gingivitis (infection of the gums) and cavities.
300
True or False: Gingivitis is preventable and reversible with good oral hygiene?
TRUE
300
This is the hardest substance in the body
Enamel
300
What is fluoride?
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in many foods and water. In dentistry, healthcare providers use fluoride to strengthen teeth and reduce the risk of cavities.
400
How long should you brush your teeth for?
Around 2 minutes
400
Besides not brushing your teeth, what else can impact your oral hygiene?
- A poor diet, especially one high in sugar.
- Tobacco use.
- Excessive alcohol use.
400
The early stage of gum disease.
Gingivitis
500
What motion should you use when you brush your teeth?
a circular motion
500
True or False: Poor oral hygiene has been linked to cardiovascular diseases?
TRUE: The bacteria that infect the gums and cause gingivitis and periodontitis also travel to blood vessels elsewhere in the body where they cause blood vessel inflammation and damage
500
This describes an advanced form of gum disease. It's a more serious diagnosis than gingivitis as it affects your gums and your bone tissue.
Periodontitis