CHAPTER 15

Question 1

3 things that are bad for teeth

Answer 1

bacteria
food
acid

Question 2

2 things good for teeth

Answer 2

saliva

flouride

Question 3

what does fluoride do for the teeth

Answer 3

counteracts acid
capable of taking calcium’s place in tooth
enamel that has fluoride doesn’t demineralize as quickly

Question 4

systemic fluoride

Answer 4

fluoride absorbed in the system from food, water, pills , beverages

Question 5

topical fluoride

Answer 5

fluoride that is applied directly to the teeth

Question 6

Prevention of caries

Answer 6

plaque removal
fluoride supplementation
nutrition and diet
sealants

Question 7

how do you get rid of plaque?

Answer 7

brushing teeth properly and flossing

Question 8

fluoride supplementation

Answer 8

systemic

topical

Question 9

examples of systemic fluoride

Answer 9

tap water, supplements (pills)

Question 10

examples of topical fluoride

Answer 10

toothpaste, gel

Question 11

what kinds of food should be avoided to prevent caries

Answer 11

cariogenic foods

Question 12

Sealants

Answer 12

plastic like coating applied on deep pits and fissures to prevent carries

Question 13

dental fluorosis

Answer 13

condition caused by excessive fluoride intake

Question 14

when should child start going to the dentist

Answer 14

by the time they reach 1 year of age

Question 15

the two types of carbs

Answer 15

simple carbs (bad for teeth)
complex carbs

Question 16

ways to take fluoride

Answer 16

over the counter
tap water
prescription strength fluoride

Question 17

fluoride needs assessment provides what kind of advantages?

Answer 17

saves time

opens communication between patients

individualizes patient fluoride therapy

allows dentist to accurately select appropriate fluoride therapy

Question 18

are the major effects of water fluoridation topical or systemic?

Answer 18

topical

Question 19

main source of topical fluoride

Answer 19

toothpaste containing fluoride

Question 20

xylitol

Answer 20

a type of sugar substitute that is also good for the teeth and preventing caries

Question 21

aspartame

Answer 21

a type of sugar substitute that is now shown to cause cancer

Question 22

dietary analysis

Answer 22

food diary that includes everything you eat each day recorded for a whole week.

Question 23

what kind of bristles are preferred on a toothbrush

Answer 23

soft bristle brush (nylon or natural)

nylon is preferred b/c the ends are rounded and polished which makes brush safer.

Question 24

method recommended for brushing teeth

Answer 24

the modified bass method

Question 25

pontic

Answer 25

fake tooth that replaces a tooth that is lost

Question 26

describe the modified bass method technique

Answer 26

brush in circles in sweep away from gingiva

Question 27

dental term for toothpaste

Answer 27

dentifrice