Plaque
Is the sticky mass that grows on teeth and contains bacteria.
Demineralization
Is the loss of some enamel surface due to acid attack.
3 years old.
Is the age when you should make the child's first appointment with the dentist.
10 years old.
When a child should be proficient in brushing and flossing.
Disclosing Agents
Are oral hyigene aids that show the presence of plaque by staining it.
Dentifrice
Is also called toothpaste.
Most recommended toothpaste
Contains flouride.
Halitosis
Bad breath
Floss
The most successful method of removing plaque from interproximal surfaces in teeth
Floss holder
An aid to help assist patients who have poor manual dexterity or arthritis when flossing.
Irrigating Device
Patients should be carefully instructed in the use of an ___________ __________ because it can damage soft tissue.
Head, Shank, and Handle
Parts of the toothbrush.
Nylon
The most recommended type of toothbrush bristle.
Automatic toothbrush
The use of an ________ __________ replaces a manual toothbrush.
2-3 minutes
How long you should brush in order to cover all surfaces.
Bass or Modified Bass
The most popular brushing technique.
What color
It does not matter _____ _____ the floss is to clean between the teeth the color does make it more fun for children and will cause them to brush more.
Sawing Motion
Use a _____ ______ when directing floss between the teeth.
Floss threader
A device which is used to help floss under a fixed bridge.
Xerostomia
Abnormal dryness of the mouth.
Fluoride, Phosphorous, and Calcium
Three minerals needed to form healthy bones and teeth.
Optimum Level of Fluoride
1 ppm (prevents caries without mottling the teeth).
Fluoridation
The process of adding fluoride to the water supply.
A well accepted issue
Fluordiation is not ___ ____ ___________ _____ in all areas or communities.
Fluorosis
A condition that occurs during the Pre-eruptive stage.
Sources of Systemic fluoride
Fluoridated water, Fluoride tablets or drops, and some foods.
Topical Fluoride
In forms of Gels, Rinses, and Foams.
1.23%
The percent of acidulated phosphofluoride (APF) used as a topical fluoride tx.
Back tooth
It is important that a flouride tray extend to the _____ ______ because the fluoride will not travel by itself to the back of the tray.
30 minutes
The amount of time a person cannot drink or eat after receiving a fluoride tx.
1/3 full
Amount of tray needs to be filled when filling the tray with fluoride gel or foam.
Undernourished
Lacking the correct nutrients for the body.
Diet
Food actually eaten.
Malnutrition
Disorder resulting from being undernourished.
Nutrition
Manner in which foods are used to meet bodily needs.
Classifications of Nutrients
Water, Vitamins, Minerals, Fats, Proteins, and Carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates
The nutrients responsible for providing energy.
Proteins
The nutrients responsible for repairing muscle damage.
Basel Metabolic Rate
The energy that a person uses when at rest.
Water/fat
Vitamins are conisdered _____ or ______ soluble.
Vitamin K
Blood Clotting
Vitamin A
Vision
Vitamin D
Bone Growth
Vitamin E
Antioxidant
Vitamin D
Is produced by the body after exposure to the sun.
Vitamin C and B Complex
Is excereted by the body on a daily basis.
Major Minerals
Sodium, Calcium, Potassium, Sulfer
Trace Minerals
Copper and Chromium
Water
The body's most abundant nutrient.
Bread and Cereal Group
The food group at the base of the food pyramid.