Mouth Microbes
The most common bacterial species responsible for cavities?
A) Escherichia coli
B) Streptococcus mutans
C) Lactobacillus acidophilus
D) Helicobacter pylori
B) Streptococcus mutans
This tool is recommended to be used twice a day for two minutes
a toothbrush!
Children receiving these types of dental treatments early in life had higher reading and math scores.
Regular checkups
This sticky film of bacteria constantly forms on teeth and can lead to cavities if not removed.
plaque
Oral health affects these three basic life activities: speaking, eating, and this.
Smiling :)
The sticky biofilm on teeth that harbors bacteria is called
A) Tartar
B) Plaque
C) Enamel
D) Saliva
B) Plaque
This tool help removes plaque build up in the mouth
floss
This chronic disease, which affects the heart and blood vessels, has been linked to poor oral health.
Cardiovascular Disease
This part of the tooth is the hard outer layer that protects the inside.
enamel
Fluoridating this public resource is a common and effective public health strategy for preventing cavities.
Common drinking water
This causes bad breath (halitosis)
A) Volatile sulfur compounds released by bacteria
B) Lack of water in the mouth
C) Too much sugar consumption
D) Food stuck in teeth
A) Volatile sulfur compounds released by bacteria
The most common chronic disease of childhood in the United States.
Cavities
Some of these abnormal cell growths, especially in the mouth and throat, are associated with poor oral hygiene and tobacco/alcohol use.
Mouth Cancers
This bad childhood habit can hurt your teeth and cause them to become crooked over time.
thumb sucking
Use of this drug has been linked to high rates of mouth cancers
Tobacco
Approximately this many bacterial species live in the human mouth
A) 50
B) 100
C) 500
D) 700
D) 700
Aside from brushing and flossing this is also important in ones diet
A balanced diet
(with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods that support oral health)
Poor oral health, especially gum inflamation is linked to this disease that affects blood sugar regulation.
Diabetes
This chronic disease can destroy the structures supporting teeth and may lead to tooth loss.
periodontitis
The CDC estimates that untreated dental disease results in this annual economic loss due to lost productivity in the U.S.
A) 45 million
B) 45 billion
C) 45 trillion
B) $45 billion
This microorganism causes oral thrush
A) Candida albicans
B) Streptococcus pyogenes
C) Porphyromonas gingivalis
D) Treponema denticola
A) Candida albicans
Chewing this can help stimulate saliva production, which helps neutralize acids and wash away food particles. BE SPECIFIC
sugar-free gum
This virus is linked to up to 70% of oropharyngeal cancers.
HPV
(human papillomavirus)
What is the early stage of gum disease called?
A) Cavities
B) Gingivitis
C) Halitosis
D) Plaque buildup
B) Gingivitis
This vaccine is commonly recommended to 11-12 year olds to help prevent mouth disease
the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine