Oral Health Flashcards
1
Q
normal oral cavity pH
A
6.75-7.25
2
Q
pH at which tooth demineralization starts
A
5.5
3
Q
what lowers pH
A
sugar and fermentable carbohydrates
4
Q
gingivitis
A
reversible inflammation of gums caused by bacterial plaque
5
Q
periodontitis
A
inflammation and destruction around supporting tooth stcutures
6
Q
acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
A
acute form of periodontitis
7
Q
xerostomia
A
dry mouth
8
Q
bruxism
A
tooth grinding
9
Q
pyogenic granulomas
A
gum tumors that form during second or third month of pregnancy
