Oral Health Flashcards
L1: ____ spots indicate that a cavity is forming
Brown
L1: ____ spots indicate that acids have demineralized enamel.
White
L1: Children should have all ___ of their teeth by age __.
20; 3
L1: Children will begin teething starting at _____
6 mos of age
L1: Kids need help with brushing their teeth until age ___.
6
L1: What is the most common medication side affect impacting oral health?
Xerostomia
L1: What is the periodontal ligament?
Anchors teeth to the jaw
L1: What oral condition can impact diabetes management?
Periodontal disease
L2: Most common bacteria implicated in early childhood caries.
Mutans streptococci
L2: Name the 3 types of periodontal disease?
Gingivitis, chronic periodontitis, aggressive periodontitis
L2: Name the components of the etiology triad in early childhood caries
infection, dietary sugars, teeth
L3: Name the 3 most common sites for oral cancers.
Lateral tongue, floor of mouth, inside of the lips