Home Care
How many times should you brush your teeth each day?
2 times a day (morning & night)
What should you do after each meal?
Drink water!
How can we prevent gum disease? (3 answers)
Flossing teeth, brushing teeth, frequent dental visits
What oral disease can smoking cause?
Oral cancer
How long should you wait after eating to brush your teeth?
40 minutes
What types of foods are unhealthy for teeth and cause cavities?
Candy, donuts, bread, rice, fruit
What can dry mouth increase the risk of?
Cavities!
Can smoking cause periodontal disease?
YES!
What is a word for bacteria in your mouth that can no longer be removed with a toothbrush ?
Calculus
What foods prevent cavities?
Protein products, nuts, vegetables
What ingredient/product can we use to reduce the risk of cavities?
Fluoride !
What oral health risks are increased with smoking?
Oral cancer, gum disease, increased calculus, tooth loss, tooth stain
What can cause dry mouth? (4 answers)
Asthma, Medications, Snoring, Sleeping
If snacking, when should we contain those times to?
Around meal times
What is periodontitis?
A type of infection that affects the soft tissue around the teeth and the bone that holds your teeth in place, caused by bacteria found in plaque and calculus.
What are symptoms of oral cancer?
2. ulcers (that do not heal within 3 weeks)
3.swelling / lumps inside mouth and around head and neck
early detection is key!
Demonstrate how to angle your toothbrush when brushing your teeth.
effectively demonstrated 45 degree angle
What are fermentable carbohydrates?
Complex sugars broken down by bacteria in the mouth into smaller sugars and acid
What can we do to reverse periodontal disease?
TRICK QUESTION! Periodontal disease is irreversible and can only be maintained . . gingivitis can be reversed!
Demonstrate how to give yourself a head and neck exam?
Effectively show how you can check at home!