Oral Hygiene - Advanced: Answer Key

1. Have the Oral Hygiene honor.

For tips and instruction see AY Honor Oral Hygiene.

2. Be able to identify the following parts of the teeth, describing the function of each:

2a. Enamel

2b. Dentin

2c. Pulp

2d. Gums

2e. Cement

2f. Periodontal fiber

3. Describe the following dental problems:

3a. Plaque

3b. Tartar

3c. Gingivitis

3d. Periodontitis

4. What is prophy paste?

5. Describe how fluoridation occurs, describing each step.

6. What should you do when there is trauma to a tooth due to a fall?

7. What causes teeth sensitivity? How can this problem be solved?

8. What additional oral care should a person wearing braces have?

9. What additional oral care should a person wearing dentures have?

10. Create a story that illustrates ways to prevent cavities and present it in a creative way to a group of children.

References

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