Tooth Brushing and Flossing
What motion do you make when brushing?
Circular
What is 1 negative side effect of smoking on the mouth?
1. Bad breath
2. Stained teeth
3. Decay
4. Gum disease
5. Reduced ability to taste and smell
6. Increased risk of oral cancers on the tongue, lips, floor of the mouth, gums, and throat
What is 1 purpose of orthodontic treatment?
1. Fixes a bad bite
2. Teeth look straight
3. Easier to chew food
4. Prevents wear
5. Reduces muscle pain
6. Reduces risk of chips/breaks
7. Reduces chance of cavities and gum disease
What are the important surfaces you need to brush?
Front, back, and top of teeth and your tongue.
What is 1 negative side effect of vaping on the mouth?
1. Increased chance of cavities due to sweet flavours
2. Dry mouth
3. Increased plaque formation
4. Decreased strength of enamel
What are 2 tools that you can use to keep your teeth clean with braces?
1. Regular or electric tooth brush
2. Water pik
3. Interdental brush
4. Superfloss
5. Floss threader
Explain the correct flossing mechanism.
Create a C-shape, use light pressure, go up and down and back and forth
What are 2 strategies for resisting peer pressure?
1. It’s ok to say “NO”
2. Ask them questions
3. Refer to your parents
4. Create a code word with your parents
5. Spend time with friends who share similar values
6. Talk to a trusted adult
Name 1 food that if acceptable to eat with braces and 1 that isn't.
Foods you shouldn't eat: hard, sticky, chewy, sugary foods
Foods you can eat: milk, protein rich foods, fiber-rich fruits and veggies, whole grains; soft foods
Explain how a cavity forms.
Sugar bugs (bacteria) eat sugar, turn it into acid, and the acid creates tiny holes in our teeth when they aren't brushed away.
What is the name of the addictive chemical that is found in cigarettes and vapes?
Nicotine
What are 2 examples of foods that cause cavities and 2 that don't?
Foods that cause cavities: anything rich in sugar
Foods that don't cause cavities: milk, protein rich foods, fiber-rich fruits and veggies, whole grains
What are 2 diseases of the mouth other than cavities?
1. Gingivitis: puffy, bleeding gums
2. Periodontitis: wobbly teeth
What are the effects of smoking and/or vaping on your overall health?
1. Addiction
2. Heart disease
3. Lung disease
4. Cancer
4. Premature aging
What are 2 negative side effects of orthodontic treatment?
1. Pain
2. Root shortening
3. Tooth death due to blood loss
4. Jaw joint disorder
5. Cavities
6. Speech problems
7. Enamel damage
8. Supporting structure damage