Dentistry Treatments & Diseases

Question 1

What is preventative dentistry

Answer 1

• practice of caring for you teeth to keep them healthy
• avoids gum disease, cavities and tooth erosion
• brush twice a day + floss
• lifestyle changes too

•dental hygienist may educate patients on preventative dentistry

Question 2

What is caries and symptoms

Answer 2

• tooth decay due to the breakdown of tooth because of bacteria activities
• pain and difficulty eating (exposed nerves)

Question 3

Tooth erosion + symptoms

Answer 3

Wearing away of enamel by acids

Enamel is the hard protective coating which protects the sensitive dentin underneath

•pain and sensitivity

Question 4

Dentine Hypersensitivity + causes + symptoms

Answer 4

Tooth becomes very sensitive

• receding gums
• enamel erosion
• excessive brushing

Symptoms:
-sharp pain in response to stimulus (drinking evaporation)

Question 5

What is gum disease

Answer 5

• condition where gums become swollen, sore or infected
• Gingivitis: mild case of gum disease when blood appears when you brush your teeth, very common

If left untreated it can lead to..

•Periodontitis:
Affects tissues that support teeth and hold them in place. - bone that supports the teeth begin to break down
If left untreated can lead to loosening and falling out of teeth

Question 6

What causes gum disease and how can we prevent it

Answer 6

Cause:
•build up of harmful bacteria in plaque.
•bacteria irritate the gums
•redness swelling and bleeding

Preventing:
•good oral hygiene (brushing flossing)

Question 7

Implications of gum disease

Answer 7

• gum abscesses
• receding gums
• loose teeth
• teeth loss

Question 8

Describe root canal treatment and when it is needed

Answer 8

What is it:
•procedure used to treat inflamed or infected pulp
•may be needed because of deep decay or repeated dental treatment on the tooth

Question 9

Procedure of root canal treatment

Answer 9

1) pulp removed
2) inside of tooth cleaned and disinfected
3) filled and sealed with gutla-percha
3) crown or filling for protection

Question 10

Benefits of root canal

Answer 10

Saves the tooth

Natural smile

Question 11

What is the bacteria that cause dental caries

Answer 11

Streptococcus mutans and lactobacillus species

Question 12

What is the bacteria that cause dental caries

Answer 12

Mouth has around 200-300 species of bacteria

Streptococcus mutans and lactobacillus species