Name: _________________________

I. Match the words below with their definitions.

1. _B._ Plaque A. A hard deposit that forms when you do not brush your
teeth; calcified, hardened plaque.
2. _A._ Calculus/Tartar B. A colorless, odorless, sticky substance containing acids and
bacteria that causes tooth decay.
3. _D. Gingivitis C. A chemical solution or gel which you put on your teeth,
which hardens your teeth and prevents tooth decay.
4. _E._ Periodontal D. The inflammation of your gums caused by improper
Disease brushing. The first sign of periodontal (gum) disease.
E. A group of diseases that affect the tissues (gums and bone)
5. _C._ Fluoride that support and anchor the teeth. Left untreated, it results
in the destruction of the gums, jaw bone, and the outer
layer of the tooth root.

II. Multiple Choice.

1. Periodontal disease has been associated with which of the following conditions:
A. Stroke
B. Heart disease
C. diabetes
D. Pre-term childbirth and low birth-weight babies
E. All of the Above – (Also, bad breath, lung/respiratory infections, and osteoporosis)

2. The American Dental Association recommends brushing

A. 2-3 times per day
B. 2-3 times per week
C. 2-3 times per month
D. 2-3 times per year
E. Whenever you feel like it

3. The purpose(s) of flossing is/are to:

A. Remove food from between your teeth
B. Prevent tooth decay
C. Prevent gingivitis
D. Prevent periodontal disease
E. All of the Above

4. How often should a healthy person visit their dentist for an exam, X-rays and a cleaning?
A. Once a month
B. Once every 6 months
C. Every 2 years
D. Only when they have a toothache

5. Bleeding gums are normal while brushing and flossing. (True / False) – Is it normal for your hands to
bleed everytime you wash them? No! So why would it be normal to have bleeding gums???

6. Periodontal disease is a curable disease. (True / False) – It’s a “preventable” disease, but there is no cure
for it. Once you have periodontal disease, it will never go away and you will have it for the rest of your life.

7. Most calculus/tarter accumulates at the junction of the teeth and gums, and also between the teeth. (True /
False)