Oral/Dental Flashcards
1
Q
What is the relationship between drugs that cause dry mouth and drugs that cause gingivitis?
A
Any drug that causes dry mouth (such as anticholinergics) can be implicated in causing gingivitis.
2
Q
How long after eating should you brush your teeth?
A
At least 60 minutes
3
Q
Why should you wait for 60 minutes after eating to brush your teeth?
A
As your mouth maintains a protective pH for 60 minutes after eating
4
Q
What role does acidity play in dental health?
A
Anything that acidifies the pH of the mouth is harmful for dental health
5
Q
Will the white patches of oral thrush always wipe off?
A
No
6
Q
Is a white coating on the tongue always suggestive of thrush?
A
Yes
7
Q
How can smell be used in the diagnosis of thrush?
A
Thrush smells bad
