LESSON NUMBER 10

							              LESSON NUMBER 10 - DENTAL CARE
              A SOURCE OF HEALTH AND GOOD SELF-IMAGE

                    (Follow a dentist's advice if different from below.)

A. Cause of teeth decay and gum disease.
      1. Acid-- (both come from plaque, a colorless sticky bacteria
      which feeds on sugar and carbohydrates turning
      2. Calculus (or tartar)-- them into acid and calculus.)

B. Reducing tooth decay.
      1. Diet
      a.      Avoid sweet, sticky snacks like candy bars, hard candy, raisins, dried fruit,
      caramels. Instead eat vegetables and fruit like carrots, broccoli, apples, etc.
      b.      Calcium is required for growth and milk is an excellent source. Calcium
      pills may be satisfactory if a person is allergic to milk. Check with a doctor.

       2. Maintenance
       a. Brushing
              (1) Four reasons to brush: 1. Removes food particles, 2. Physically removes
              plaque 3. Oxygenates gum pockets, 4. Massages gums.
              (2) Frequency: Brush at least thoroughly once a day.
              (3) Bristles: They should be rounded and not excessively hard.
              (4) Angle to brush: Bristles must get under the gum flap without sawing;
              use gentle wiggling which will not harm gums.
              (5) Tongue: Brush it also.
       b. Flossing-- It is recommended to floss at least once per day, and when food is
       stuck between teeth.

      3. Dentist
      a. Five things a dentist can do to help your teeth that you can't do:
             (1) Scrape off calculus
             (2) X-ray
             (3) Repair decay
             (4) Check tightness of fillings
             (5) Refer you to a specialist
      b. Frequency--as directed by dentist, or:
             (1) Adults -- once a year, minimum
             (2) Children -- twice a year, minimum.
                    Be True To Your Teeth or They Will Be False To You!
Lesson 10.a
         DENTAL CARE QUIZ
                A SOURCE OF HEALTH AND GOOD SELF-IMAGE


A Teeth are very hard. What then are the direct causes of rotten teeth and
cavities?

1. __________________________________________

2. __________________________________________

B. Plaque is a living organism. It feeds on sugar and other foods in your
mouth. It gives off liquid and solid waste products called:

3. __________________________________________

4. __________________________________________

C. Snacks can be hazardous to the health of your teeth, so you should avoid
the three S's which are:

5. __________________________________________

6. __________________________________________

7. __________________________________________

D. Eat sweets if you want, but eat them with:

8. __________________________________________

E. List four reasons to brush your teeth:

9. __________________________________________




Lesson 10.b
10. __________________________________________

11.__________________________________________

12. __________________________________________


F. How many times a year should a teenager visit the dentist?

13. __________________________________________

G. List four things that a dentist can do that you cannot do to help the health
of your teeth .

14. __________________________________________

15.__________________________________________

16. __________________________________________

17. __________________________________________

H. List two foods that would be considered good snacks and also are healthy
for your teeth.

18. __________________________________________

19. __________________________________________

I. Brushing is healthy for your teeth because it removes plaque. (Circle the
correct answer.)

20. True False

J. Brushing is healthy for your teeth because it removes tartar. (Circle the
correct answer.)

21. True False
Lesson 10.b