preventative dentistry Flashcards
1
Q
Colored food coloring we use on our teeth
A
disclosing agent
2
Q
The dental term for brushing and flossing instruction
A
oral hygiene instruction
3
Q
When you lose calcium from the enamel
A
decalcification
4
Q
When calcium is added back to the enamel
A
recalcification
5
Q
Bacteria excrement left on your teeth after they eat your leftover food
A
plaque
6
Q
Used to cover deep grooves in molars so we don’t get cavities
A
sealant
7
Q
What helps strenthen your teeth
A
fluoride
8
Q
What is it called when you swallow fluoride
A
systemic
9
Q
Another name for decay
A
caries
10
Q
Means decay causing
A
cariogenic
11
Q
A disease of the gum
A
gingivitis
