Dietary Advice

Question 1

What are the most important factors in caries control

Answer 1

• plaque control
• use of fluoride
• dietary modification

Question 2

Name some factors which would put the patient at high risk for caries

Answer 2

• high sugar intake
• inadequate brushing habits
• no fluoride exposure
• irregular dental attendance

Question 3

Name some investigations that are required for a patient for high caries

Answer 3

• diet analysis
• investigation on fluoride intake
• medical history
• oral hygiene habits
• bitewing radiographs

Question 4

What is the Stephen curve

Answer 4

Stephen curve is a graph that shows what happens after the consumption of sugar in relation to dental caries

Question 5

What is the recommended free sugar intake

Answer 5

Recommended that intake of free sugars does not exceed 10% of total energy consumption

Question 6

Name some carbohydrates that can cause caries

Answer 6

Sucrose, fructose, glucose, maltose

Question 7

What does no added sugars mean

Answer 7

Means there are already sugars present even if none have been added

Question 8

What should a diet sheet contain

Answer 8

Time, content and the amount of food and drink consumed

Question 9

What is extrinsic erosion caused by

Answer 9

Caused by an acid originating outside of the body

Question 10

What is intrinsic erosion

Answer 10

Due to stomach acid reaching the teeth, more destructive pH of 1

Question 11

What type of acid is the worst for teeth

Answer 11

Citric acid