How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease in Turlock?
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1. Which of the following are risk factors for gum disease (periodontitis)?
a. Pregnancy
b. Underbite
c. Diabetes
d. Family history
2. Which of the items below are possible signs of gum disease?
a. Teeth that seem to be longer
b. A change in the way dentures fit
c. Loose teeth
d. Swollen gums
3. Which of the items below are possible health issues linked to untreated gum disease?
a. Asthma
b. Low birth weight babies
c. Parkinson's disease
d. Stroke
4. What percentage of individuals age 65+ have gum disease?
a. 5%
b. 12%
c. 25%
d. 50%
5. Which of the following procedures are used for gum disease?
a. Scaling and root planning
b. Soft tissue grafting
c. Flap surgery
d. Flip surgery
Answers
1. All of the above. Pregnancy, menopause, or any other condition that causes hormonal changes is a risk factor as is any type of malocclusion.
2. All of the above. Note: some patients don't see any symptoms.
3. a,b,d.
4. c.
5. a,b,c.
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Sources:
John Donavan, "5 Things You Didn't Know About Your Teeth," WebMD, December 15, 2015, http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/features/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-your-teeth#3, accessed March 20, 2017
"Periodontal (Gum) Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments," National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/GumDiseases/PeriodontalGumDisease.htm, accessed March 20, 2017
"Diseases and Conditions Periodontitis," Mayo Clinic, February 4, 2014, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/periodontitis/basics/risk-factors/con-20021679, accessed March 20, 2017
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