CHAPTER 15 Flashcards
3 things that are bad for teeth
bacteria
food
acid
2 things good for teeth
saliva
flouride
what does fluoride do for the teeth
counteracts acid
capable of taking calcium’s place in tooth
enamel that has fluoride doesn’t demineralize as quickly
systemic fluoride
fluoride absorbed in the system from food, water, pills , beverages
topical fluoride
fluoride that is applied directly to the teeth
Prevention of caries
plaque removal
fluoride supplementation
nutrition and diet
sealants
how do you get rid of plaque?
brushing teeth properly and flossing
fluoride supplementation
systemic
topical
examples of systemic fluoride
tap water, supplements (pills)
examples of topical fluoride
toothpaste, gel
what kinds of food should be avoided to prevent caries
cariogenic foods
Sealants
plastic like coating applied on deep pits and fissures to prevent carries
dental fluorosis
condition caused by excessive fluoride intake
when should child start going to the dentist
by the time they reach 1 year of age
the two types of carbs
simple carbs (bad for teeth) complex carbs
ways to take fluoride
over the counter
tap water
prescription strength fluoride
fluoride needs assessment provides what kind of advantages?
saves time
opens communication between patients
individualizes patient fluoride therapy
allows dentist to accurately select appropriate fluoride therapy
are the major effects of water fluoridation topical or systemic?
topical
main source of topical fluoride
toothpaste containing fluoride
xylitol
a type of sugar substitute that is also good for the teeth and preventing caries
aspartame
a type of sugar substitute that is now shown to cause cancer
dietary analysis
food diary that includes everything you eat each day recorded for a whole week.
what kind of bristles are preferred on a toothbrush
soft bristle brush (nylon or natural)
nylon is preferred b/c the ends are rounded and polished which makes brush safer.
method recommended for brushing teeth
the modified bass method
pontic
fake tooth that replaces a tooth that is lost
describe the modified bass method technique
brush in circles in sweep away from gingiva
dental term for toothpaste
dentifrice
