Periodontics
Name the two bacterial responsible for caries / decay
lactobacilli and streptococci
What types of food should be limited from your diet
Sugars & Starches
What is a typical regular interval for recall appointments
6 to 9 months
What is the percentage sealants can protect teeth for up to 4 years
50%
Those who kept a daily food record lost __________ as much weight as those who kept no records.
twice
What are dental sealants
thing coatings painted on the chewing surfaces of back teeth used to prevent cavities to shield the teeth from germs and food.
How many times a day do dentists recommend you brush your teeth?
Twice a day
What is the name of the dental instrument that measures the pocket depths of the sulcus.
Periodontal probe
Dental Decay affects __% of Canadian children aged 6 to 11 years.
57%
If not removed, plaque hardens and forms?
Tartar/Calculus
List the signs & symptoms.
Swollen or puffy gums
Dusky red or dark red gums
Gums that bleed easily when you brush or floss
Bad Breath
Receding & Tender Gums
What is another term used to describe plaque
Calculus / Tartar
What is one way to significantly decrease dental day. What can you drink?
Drinking water that contains fluoride
What is the dental term used to describe a severe gum infection that can lead to tooth loss, bone loss, and other serious health complications.
Periodontitis
What does ANUG stand for
Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis
What is the early stage of Periodontal disease called
Gingivitis
Which Chewable vitamin contains
ascorbic acid
Vitamin C
What is a recall appointment sometimes referred to as:
A continuing care appointment
What is the most common cause of gingivitis?
Poor oral hygiene.
Deep pit and fissures on occlusal surfaces
Why would a sealant be placed?
What is ANUG commonly known as
Trench Mouth
How often should you buy a new toothbrush?
Every 3 months
What procedures are included in a preventative care appointment
Examination
Scaling
Prophy
May also include fluoride & x-rays
What is the tooth surface that sealants are placed on
Occlusal
Which vitamin deficiency is related to the causes of periodontal disease
Vitamin C Deficiency