Public Health Nutrition Exam 2 Quizzes | 100% Correct | Verified | 2024 Version

From an oral health standpoint, which of these is least true? a. We need to visit the dentist routinely for a check-up and professional whitening b. We need to brush teeth twice a day, using fluoride toothpaste c. We need to avoid foods and habits that frequently assault the teeth with sugar and/or acid d. WIC services could help contribute to the prevention of early childhood caries e. An optimal level of fluoride in drinking water provides enough fluoride to prevent tooth decay in children and adults while limiting the risk of dental fluorosis - We need to visit the dentist routinely for a check-up and professional whitening Periodontitis - When gums pull away from the teeth and form spaces that become infected Caries - Decay and crumbling of a tooth or bone Gingivitis - When gums become red, swollen and can bleed easily TMJ/ Craniomandibular dysfunction - Disorder of the jaw joints and chewing muscles that causes pain Edentulism - Absence or complete loss of all natural teeth Plaque - Sticky colorless combination of bacteria, mucus, and particles