Oral Health Jeopardy

Illegal Drug Use

Gingival Diseases

Oral Hygiene

Tobacco/Alcohol

Fun Facts

100

What is a major impact of meth on your mouth?

A. Causes many cavities

B. Difficulty swallowing

C. Induces vomiting

A. Causes many cavities

100

Is gingivitis reversible?

A. Yes

B. No

A. Yes

100

How long should we brush our teeth?

A. 2 minutes

B. 1 minute

C. 3 minutes

A. 2 minutes

100

Alcohol is the most common risk factor for oral cancer

A. True

B. False

B. False- It is the second most common risk factor

100

How many days does the average American spend brushing their teeth over their lifetime?

A. 43 Days

B. 38.5 Days

C. 102 Days

B. 38.5 Days

200

This drug can cause holes to develop in your palates or nose

A. Heroin

B. Marijuana

C. Cocaine

200

What are some symptoms of gingivitis?

A. Bone loss

B. Longer looking teeth

C. Red and swollen gums

200

All of the following are tools that can be used to clean between your teeth except:

A. Proxy-brush

B. Toothbrush

C. Waterpik

B. Toothbrush

200

Alcohol can contribute to

A. Dry mouth

B. Gum disease

C. Tooth decay

D. All of the above

200

What is the hardest substance in the human body?

A. Hip Bone

B. Teeth

C. Skull

B. Teeth- specifically enamel

300

What other drug can cause meth mouth?

A. Cocaine

B. Heroin

C. Marijuana

B. Heroin

300

All of the following are risk factors for periodontal disease except:

A. Stress, poor nutrition, genetics

B. Lack of exercise, sun exposure, young age

C. Pregnancy, poor oral hygiene, drug use

B. Lack of exercise, sun exposure, young age

300

What tools can be used to clean interproximally?

A. Mouth wash

B. Floss

C. Toothbrush

B. Floss

300

Tobacco does not increases the risk for

A. Periodontal disease

B. Hair loss

C. Bad breath

B. Hair loss

300

What percentage of your tooth surfaces do you miss if you skip flossing?

A. 20%

B. 35%

C. 40%

400

Why does marijuana use cause you to be at an increased risk for cavities?

A. Causes you to eat unhealthy foods

B. Directly causes cavities

C. Bone loss

A. Causes you to eat unhealthy foods

400

True or false: Gingivitis always comes before periodontal disease

A. True

B. False

A. True

400

Which toothbrush is better to brush with?

A. Manual toothbrush

B. Electric toothbrush

C. Both are just as effective

B. Electric toothbrush

400

Tobacco can cause dry mouth. Dry mouth makes it difficult to

A. Swallow

B. Talk

C. Chew

D. All of the above

400

What is the most common color of toothbrush used?

A. Red

B. Blue

C. Green

B. Blue

500

What is the syndrome called from smoking marijuana often that causes vomiting?

A. Leukoedema

B. Xerostomia

C. Cannabinoid Hyperemesis

500

Which systemic diseases put you at an increased risk for periodontal disease?

A. Pregnancy

B. Diabetes

C. Bronchitis

B. Diabetes

500

What is the best toothpaste to use?

A. Sensitivity toothpaste

B. Toothpaste with extra fluoride

C. Whitening toothpaste

D. Depends on your needs

500

What can cause staining in alcoholic beverages?

A. Acid

B. Dark beverages

C. The alcohol itself

B. Dark beverages

500

What type of animal only has bottom teeth?

A. Hippo

B. Giraffe

C. Armadillo

B. Giraffe