Oral Public Health
What are the two most common dental diseases?
Dental caries and periodontal disease are the two most common dental diseases.
What are nutrients?
Nutrients are the components in food that are needed by the body.
What is another name for dental caries?
Dental decay
What is periodontal disease?
It is an inflammatory infection of the gums and the surrounding tissues that support the teeth
True
True or false: All infections begin as gingivitis, but if left untreated, it may develop into periodontitis.
True
Which type of toothbrush bristle is usually recommended?
A soft toothbrush
What is the role of nutrition in dental health?
Encourages salivation in the mouth. (saliva helps to clean the mouth)
Where do carious lesions tend to occur?
Carious lesions occur in the pit and fissures.
What is the specialty doctor that treats periodontal disease called?
Periodontist
What is gingivitis?
Is inflammation of the gums caused by the accumulation of plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that builds up on the teeth
What is the name for childhood decay caused by milk or sugary juice?
Baby bottle syndrome
What is the key dietary factor that relates to dental caries?
Sugar (simple carbohydrates) is the main key to dental caries.
What is the term for caries that occur under or adjacent to existing dental restorations?
Secondary caries, or recurrent caries.
What is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults?
Periodontal diseases are the leading cause of tooth loss in adults.
What is periodontitis?
It is a chronic inflammatory gum disease that affects the tissues supporting the teeth.
What is the name of the dental condition that results from too much fluoride?
Fluorosis
Which governmental agency regulates the labeling of food products?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the agency that regulates the labeling of food products.
What is the soft, sticky bacterial mass that adheres to the teeth?
Oral biofilm is also known as dental plaque.
Name two types of calculus.
supragingival and subgingival
What teeth does aggressive periodontitis usually affect?
First molars and incisors
Which toothbrushing technique is recommended by the American Dental Association?
The Bass toothbrushing technique
What are some examples of essential nutrients the body needs?
Macronutrients =Carbohydrates, protein, fats.(large quantities)
Micronutrients = vitamins and minerals.(small amounts)
What two types of bacteria primarily cause dental caries?
Mutans streptococci and lactobacilli cause dental caries.
What are the four stages of periodontal disease?
Gingivitis, early periodontitis, moderate periodontitis, and advanced periodontitis.
What are the soft tissues that cover and protect the roots of your teeth and cover teeth that have not yet erupted?
Gums (Gingiva)