Dental Caries

What is dental caries?

• It is tooth decay

• It is gum disease

• It is a viral infection

• It is a fungal infection

What has dentistry been developing due to scientific advances and new technologies?

• New strategies for managing dental caries

• New types of toothpaste

• New methods for teeth whitening

• New types of dental braces

What do the new strategies in dentistry emphasize?

• Prevention and early intervention

• Cosmetic improvements

• Pain management

• Cost reduction

Why is oral health considered important according to the provided text?

• It is not related to general health.

• It is a critical component of general health.

• It is only important for dental hygiene.

• It can be interpreted as a separate entity from general health.

According to the text, how should oral health and general health be interpreted?

• As separate entities.

• Oral health is less important than general health.

• Oral health and general health should not be interpreted as separate entities.

• Oral health is only important for children.

What does the text imply about being healthy without oral health?

• You can be healthy without oral health.

• You cannot be healthy without oral health.

• Oral health is not necessary for overall health.

• Oral health is only important for appearance.

Which two specific groups of bacteria found in the mouth are responsible for dental caries?

• Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus

• Mutans streptococci and Lactobacilli

• Bacillus subtilis and Clostridium botulinum

• Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Salmonella enterica

What does the presence of lactobacilli in the mouth indicate?

• Low sugar intake

• High sugar intake

• High protein intake

• Low protein intake

Where are Mutans streptococci and Lactobacilli found in relatively large numbers?

• In the bloodstream

• In dental plaque

• In the stomach

• In the intestines

How are Mutans streptococci most frequently transmitted to infants?

• Through saliva from the mother

• Through the air

• Through skin contact

• Through contaminated food