Dental Decay And Other Problems Flashcards
1
Q
Tooth decay aka _
A
Dental caries
2
Q
Tooth decay caused by formation of plaque and combo of (3)
A
Saliva
Food residue
Acid-producing bacteria
3
Q
Acid-producing bacteria can eat through (2)
A
Tooth enamel
Dentine
4
Q
Once decay goes deep enough, _ may result
A
Infection and inflammation of dental pulp
5
Q
Pulp is _ so it causes much pain
A
Living tissue
6
Q
Infection can also result in a _
A
Dental alveolar abscess
7
Q
Dental alveolar abscess aka _
A
Gumboil
8
Q
Gum boil is when
A
Gum erupts
9
Q
Root canal is when dentists remove _ and pack it with suitable material (3)
A
Pulp
Vessels
Nerves
10
Q
Infection of gum (gingivitis) may even cause loss of _
A
Bone
11
Q
_ aka _ is chalky residue from saliva
A
Tartar
Calculus
12
Q
If tartar not regularly removed, can harm gums and shelter bacteria, increasing likelihood of _
A
Tooth decay
13
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