Etiology
What is the primary cause of halitosis (bad breath)?
Poor oral hygiene
What are the three main types of aphthous ulcers?
Minor, major, and herpetiform.
What is the active ingredient in Anbesol Gel?
Benzocaine
What is one self-care tip for preventing aphthous ulcers?
Avoid trigger foods, maintain good oral hygiene, or manage stress.
What am i? I am a virus that causes blisters around the mouth
HSV (Herpes simplex virus)
What is a common trigger for aphthous ulcers (canker sores)?
Stress, minor mouth injuries, or certain foods (e.g., acidic or spicy foods).
What is the difference between physiological and pathological halitosis?
Physiological halitosis is temporary and caused by diet or poor hygiene, while pathological halitosis is persistent and caused by underlying medical conditions.
What is the active ingredient in Bonjela, a common treatment for mouth ulcers?
Choline salicylate.
What is one thing should you avoid sharing to prevent the spread of cold sores?
Utensils, lip balm, or personal items.
I am a small, painful sore in your mouth, but I’m not caused by a virus. What am I?
Canker sore or aphthuous ulcer
What virus causes cold sores?
Herpes simplex virus (HSV).
What are the two main types of herpes simplex virus (HSV)?
HSV-1 (oral herpes) and HSV-2 (genital herpes).
What is a common non-prescription treatment for cold sores?
Docosanol (Abreva) or antiviral creams.
What type of toothbrush is recommended to avoid irritating mouth ulcers?
Soft-bristled toothbrush.
I am a type of ulcer that is small and shallow, What am I?
Minor apthuous ulcer
True or False: Tonsil stones are one of the causes of Halitosis
True
Cold sores can be classified as either:
Acute and Chronic
Peroxyl Mouthwash is used in the treatment of canker sores. What is the maximum duration for using Peroxyl mouthwash?
Up to 7 days.
List two pieces of advice a patient can receive in order to protect their lips from cold sore triggers?
Use lip balm with SPF.Avoid sharing utensils or personal items, Minimize exposure to sunlight, stress, and fatigue, get adequate rest.
I am a condition where your mouth feels dry. I am one of the causes of Halitosis. What is my scientific name
xerostomia
What is a common cause of pathological halitosis?
Underlying medical conditions like sinus infections, diabetes, or kidney/liver failure.
What is subjective halitosis?
A psychological condition where a person believes they have bad breath despite no clinical evidence.
Docosanol 10%
What is a red flag that indicates you should see a doctor for cold sores?
Cold sores lasting longer than 10-14 days, frequent recurrences, or fever.
I am a common ingredient in toothpaste that fights bacteria, but I’m not fluoride. What am I?
Triclosan