Significance of Diet and Oral Health

Question 1

high intake of sugar containing foods are associated with what oral condition?

Answer 1

increased risk of dental caries

Question 2

name this diagram

Answer 2

Stephan’s curve

Question 3

explain the Stephan’s curve

Answer 3

after sugar intake oral pH drops due to bacteria
demineralisation occurs
the buffering action of saliva raises the pH so remineralisation can occur

Question 4

what happens to the Stephan’s curve when sugar is consumed more frequently?

Answer 4

demineralisation occurs more often, times between drops in pH is not enough for effective remineralisation

Question 5

what is the UK guideline of sugar consumption for 11+?

Answer 5

30g of sugar

Question 6

what is the UK guideline of sugar consumption for7-10yrs?

Answer 6

24g of sugar

Question 7

what is the UK guideline of sugar consumption for 4-6yrs?

Answer 7

19g of sugar

Question 8

how does current intake compare to guidelines for sugar intake?

Answer 8

intake is significantly higher than guidelines

Question 9

what is the main advice for children on drinks?

Answer 9

should only consume drinks not associated with tooth decay -> milk and water

Question 10

sugary drinks should be ? but only taken at ? ?

Answer 10

discouraged
meal times

Question 11

when should brushing be avoided?

Answer 11

immediately after meal times / drinking

Question 12

Breast milk is the only food or drink that infants need in the first ? of life

Answer 12

6 months

Question 13

At ? bottle feeding should stop and cows milk introduced

Answer 13

1 year

Question 14

Unless an allergy, alternative milks are not recommended why?

Answer 14

they are often sweetened with added sugars and can be cariogenic

Question 15

One of the easiest ways to recognise sugars on a food label is?

Answer 15

the “ose” suffix

Question 16

on a food label High levels of sugar is?

Answer 16

over 22.5g per 100g

Question 17

on a food label medium level of sugar is?

Answer 17

5-22.5g per 100g

Question 18

on a food label low level of sugar is?

Answer 18

5g and below per 100g

Question 19

there is a link between cancer risk and ?

Answer 19

diet

Question 20

name two dietary factors that increase the risk of cancer?

Answer 20

alcohol
tobacco

Question 21

what are the guidelines for drinking alcohol in the uk?

Answer 21

<14units per week spread over at least 3 days

Question 22

how many units is a standard glass of wine?

Answer 22

2.1units

Question 23

how many units is a pint of beer?

Answer 23

2-3units

Question 24

What influences what food is bought and consumed? 4

Answer 24

Awareness
Access and availability
Acceptability
Affordability

Question 25

what areas have more dental decay

Answer 25

deprived areas

Question 26

Intakes of sugary drinks are higher where?

Answer 26

in the most deprived areas

Question 27

how does having few or no natural teeth affect diet?

Answer 27

eat a restricted range of food so have lower nutritional status