AY Honors/Oral Hygiene - Advanced/Answer Key

1

Have the Oral Hygiene honor.

For tips and instruction see 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.