Oral Health

Question 1

Snacking
  What happens when you eat or drink?
 What does this acid also eat away at?
 What is this called?
 What can this lead to?
What does saliva contain?
 What do these do to the acid? And how does this affect pH?
  What is this called?

Answer 1

Bacteria in the mouth breaks down releasing acid 
Enamel 
Demineralisation 
Cavities 
Calcium and phosphates 
Neutralise, returns to normal 
Remineralisation

Question 2

Gum disease 
 What is the definition?
 What are the 3 stages from least to most advanced?
  What are the signs and symptoms?(5)
  What are related conditions?(3)
  How is diabetes related? 
  What is gum disease a risk factor of?(3)
  What is there a direct link between?
  What are periodontal pockets?
  What causes gum disease?

Answer 2

Inflammation of the gum line that can progress to affect the bone
Gingivitis, periodontis, advanced periodontis
Swollen,red,sore, bleeding gums
Receding gums
Tooth loss
Bad breath/taste
Visible pus surrounding teeth and gums
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke
Affects wbc which defend against bacteria
Coronary artery disease, disease of blood vessels and arteries, stroke
Clogged arteries in the leg
Increased depth of pockets due to gum disease
Build up of plaque and tartar at the gumline

Question 3

What diseases has poor oral health been linked to?(5)

Answer 3

Alzheimers 
Lung disease
Heart disease 
Stroke 
Problems in pregnancy

Question 4

What is gum disease the most common cause of?

Answer 4

Tooth loss in adults

Question 5

Why does smoking affect gums?

Answer 5

Causes lack of O2 in bloodstream so that infected gums can’t heal