False
Fresh fruits are highly cariogenic. T or F
True
Fruit juice can cause dental caries in toddlers. T or F
quantity of carbohydrates ingested
In the realtionship between carbohydrates and caries, what factor is least important?
fermentable carbohydrates
Assessing a cleint's daily exposures of _________ can reveal the cariogenic potential fo the diet.
pH
As the frequency of a fermentable carbohydrate intake increases, the ______ of the plaque decreases.
retentive
What foods tend to increase bacterial growth?
fibrous
________snack foods promote salivary flow.
all of the above
What factors other than dietary factors affect development of dental caries?
vitamin A, iron and proteins
What nutrients have a significant effect on the development of fetal salivary glands in utero?
40
How many minutes of acid exposure will occur after consuming the following breakfast: cereal, banana, milk, coffee with sugar
0
How many minutes of acid exposure will occur after consuming the following lunch: ham and cheese sandwich with mayo on whole wheat bread
Root surfaces
Dental caries in olderr adults are most commonly seen on:
calcium; phosphorus; vitamins A, C, and D; fluoride; and proteins
In addition to fermentable carbohydrates, some of the nutrients that influence the development of enamel and dentin include:
the food intake will likely be deficient in the required nutrients
Why would the dental hygienist be concerned about a child whose diet is high in low-nutrient carbohydrates?
bicarbonates, phosphates, and proteins
What components of saliva are important to neutralize acids in the mouth?
all of the abve
Adequate salivary flow plays an important role in preventing tooth decay by:
Streptococcus mutans and the Lactobacillus
The primary bacteria n plaque are:
complex carbohydrates do not remain in the mouth long enough to hydrolyze to the component glucose molecules
Why are complex carbohydrates less cariogenic than simple carbohydrates?
0
Determine the number of minutes of acid exposure after consuming a banana split then brushing the teeth immdeiatley afterwards.
with a meal
When is the best time to consume fermentable carbohydrates to reduce the risk of caries formation?
all of the above
When fermentable carbohydrates are consumed, caries risk can be reduced by:
low-fat yogurt, apples, carrots, string cheese, and skim milk
What would be wise food choices for the dental hygienist to recommend as snacks for young children because of their noncariogenicity?
B & D: assess the cariogenic potential of a diet and counsel the client about appropriate food choices
How does knowledge of the carbohydrate component of foods help the dental hygeinist counsel clients? The dental hygienist can:
xylitol
What chewing gum inhibits enamel demineralization and ossibly promotes remineralization? one containing:
yes
When eaten alone does a banana cause oral plaque to fall below 5.5?
no
When eaten alone does a 1 oz. nuts cause oral plaque to fall below 5.5?
yes
When eaten alone does a 1Tbsp honey cause oral plaque to fall below 5.5?
no
When eaten alone does a an apple cause oral plaque to fall below 5.5?
yes
When eaten alone does a 1/2 c fat-free vanilla ice cream cause oral plaque to fall below 5.5?
yes
When eaten alone does a 1/2 c instant cooked oatmeal cause oral plaque to fall below 5.5?
no
When eaten alone does a 8 oz. diet soda cause oral plaque to fall below 5.5?
yes
When eaten alone does a 1 oz. chips cause oral plaque to fall below 5.5?
no
When eaten alone does a 1 oz. cheese cause oral plaque to fall below 5.5?
yes
When eaten alone does a 1/4 c raisins cause oral plaque to fall below 5.5?
no
Is potassium anticariogenic?
yes
Is xylitol anticariogenic?
yes
Is protein anticariogenic?
no
Is fructose anticariogenic?
no
Is sucralose anticariogenic?
no
Is lipoic acid anticariogenic?
no
Is sodium ascorbate anticariogenic?