Nutrition for Dental Health

Plaque is defined as:

• yellow/brown deposits coating the teeth

• white bone-like substance on the surface of the teeth

• food, bacteria and saliva coating the teeth

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The "gold standard" for preventative dental care is:

• dental food

• brushing teeth

• oral rinses

• COHAT

All clients can be taught to brush their pet's teeth effectively

• True

• False

Which of the following must be used cautiously as it can cause damage to the teeth?

• tooth brushing

• dental chews

• dental food

• oral rinses

Oral rinses are primarily effective in the prevention and treatment of:

• halitosis

• plaque

• tartar

• gingivitis

The substance in saliva that mixes with plaque to form tartar is:

• phosphorus

• sodium chloride

• calcium

• vitamin E

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It is easy for clients to underestimate the severity of periodontal disease because:

• disease happens at the root, out of view

• most patients resist having their mouth examined

• pets often eat well even when their mouth hurts

• all of these

Draw stage 4 periodontal disease