Oral Health

Question 1

what are 2 general oral changes with age?

Answer 1

1. decreased taste + smell

2. low saliva

Question 2

tooth loss increases risk of __________ and ____________

Answer 2

weight loss and low BMI

Question 3

in the elderly, especially those on medications, dry mouth, also called ________________, is common

Answer 3

xerostemia

Question 4

the worst food culprits that lead to dental caries are what?

Answer 4

slow-dissolving CHO

Question 5

what eating habit(s) contribute to dental cary risk

Answer 5

frequent snacking on CHO/sipping on sugar-sweetened bevs

Question 6

does xerostomia increase or decrease dental cary risk?

Answer 6

decreases

Question 7

what are three foods thought to be protective v. dental caries?

Answer 7

cheese, nuts, and chocolate!!!

Question 8

t/f: dentures help reduce the risk of malnutrition in the elderly

Answer 8

false- they are a major risk factor FOR malnutrition… changes taste, swallowing, and food choices

Question 9

dentures are a primary contributor to death by _________

Answer 9

choking

Question 10

t/f: how well you brush your teeth is more important than the length of time or frequency with which you do

Answer 10

true(quality over quantity)

Question 11

once removed, plaque takes ____ to ____ hrs to recolonize to harmful levels

Answer 11

24-48 hours