Werner Ch. 17

Question 1

What are the four strategies to care for teeth and gums?

Answer 1

1. avoid eating sweet candy
   2.brush teeth everyday
2. put fluoride in drinking water to prevent cavities
3. do not bottle feed older babies because it can cause early tooth decay

Question 2

What are some alternatives to a toothbrush and toothpaste?

Answer 2

Toothbrush: use a piece of twig where one side is sharp for in between teeth and another with fibers to brush. Or you can wrap a piece of towel to use.

Toothpaste:
charcoal and salt or baking soda and salt

Question 3

What is some treatment for sores in corner of mouth?

Answer 3

This often means malnutrition in children and can be cured by eating rich foods with vitamins and proteins like milk, meat, fish, nuts, etc.

Question 4

What is thrush?

Answer 4

Small white patches on the side of the mouth and tongue and is a yeast infection. Can be seen in newborns, people with HIV, and people who use antibiotics like tetracycline and ampicillin.

Question 5

What are canker sores?

Answer 5

Small and white painful sores inside the lip or mouth. Can be from fever or stress and go away in 1-3 weeks. Wash with salt water bc antibiotics do not help.

Question 6

What are cold sores?

Answer 6

Small blisters on lips or genitals that form into scabs. Can be from fever or stress and is caused by herpes virus. Heal 1-2 weeks and holding ice helps. Alum, camphor, or bitter plant juices like cactus helps. Acyclovir helps make it less painful.