Hygiene 101
How often should you floss?
What is 1x a day?
What is a powered device that uses water to help remove plaque and debris from between teeth?
What is a water flosser?
Metabolic disease that is strongly linked with periodontal disease, research shows they have a bidirectional relationship
What is diabetes?
This is the most common type of oral cancer
What is squamous cell carcinoma?
Which teeth are primarily used for cutting food?
What are Canines?
How often should you replace your toothbrush?
What is Every 3 months?
How long should you brush your teeth for effective plaque removal?
What is two minutes?
What is a common oral side effect of respiratory diseases?
What is dry mouth (xerostomia)?
These are the two biggest lifestyle risk factors for developing oral cancer
What are tobacco and alcohol?
Which mineral helps strengthen teeth and prevent cavities?
What is fluoride?
How often should you get a professional cleaning?
What is every 6 months?
What is the correct method to use for flossing?
What is C-Shaped Flossing?
Pregnant patients with periodontal disease may have a higher risk of these two pregnancy outcomes
What are preterm birth and low birth weight?
Dental professionals screen for oral cancer by visually examining the mouth and palpating structures such as the tongue and these lymph nodes in the neck
What are cervical lymph nodes?
How many permanent teeth does an adult typically have?
What is 32?
The protective substance that remineralizes teeth, neutralizes teeth, and protects from decay
What is Saliva
What is the most common toothbrushing technique?
Inflammation from periodontal disease has been associated with this disease as it can increase arterial pressure
What is Hypertension
What is two weeks?
What is pulp?
What is the main difference between gingivitis and periodontitis?
What is Bone Loss?
The non surgical periodontal procedure that removes plaque and calculus from below the gumline and cleans root surfaces to help the periodontium heal
What is scaling and root planing (SRP)
Oral Bacteria that enters the blood stream can contribute to this infection of the inner lining of the heart
What is infective endocarditis?
These two areas of the mouth are the most common sites for cancer to develop
What are the lateral borders of the tongue and the floor of the mouth?
Brushing too aggressively can lead to this kind of tooth surface damage
What is abrasion?