Hygiene

What is the main purpose of oral hygiene?

• To maintain cleanliness in the oral cavity and promote overall health

• To whiten teeth without any other benefits

• To prevent bad breath only

• • To treat gum diseases only

Which of the following is NOT typically included in individual oral hygiene?

• Tooth brushing

• Use of dental floss

• Professional ultrasonic cleaning

• Mouthwash usage

What is the purpose of fluoride in toothpaste?

• To whiten the teeth

• To prevent dental caries (cavities)

• To freshen breath

• To treat gum inflammation

Which of the following is a method of professional oral hygiene?

• Using toothpaste with fluoride

• Cleaning teeth with dental floss

• Ultrasonic teeth cleaning

• Brushing teeth after every meal

Why are dental sealants applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth?

• To treat gum disease

• To protect against cavities

• To remove plaque

• To whiten the teeth

Oral hygiene includes caring for the teeth, tongue, gums, and tonsils.

• True
• False

Most toothpaste contains fluoride to help prevent dental caries.

• True

• False

Oral hygiene is only necessary for adults and not for children.

• False

• True

Air flow cleansing removes plaque from the teeth using a mixture of water, sodium bicarbonate powder, and compressed air.

• True

• False

A professional dentist can perform ultrasonic cleaning only once a year.

• False

• True