What is your Dental I.Q.?

Find out when you take Dr. B’s True or False Quiz – 

 

[] True or [] False 1. Gum disease is rare in modern times. 

 

[] True or [] False 2. Gum disease only effects the gums.

 

[] True or [] False 3. Gum disease is usually painless.

 

[] True or [] False 4. It is normal for gums to bleed when you brush your teeth or floss.

 

[] True or [] False 5. Gum disease can increase your risk of heart disease.

 

[] True or [] False 6. If you are pregnant, it is probably a good idea to go to a periodontist

 

[] True or [] False 7. Headaches are a common symptom of jaw joint problems.

 

[] True or [] False 8. Most bad breath is caused by garlic stuck in your teeth. 

 

6-8 Correct=Periodontal Genius 

4-5 Correct=Good Gum I.Q. 

1-3 Correct=Time to Brush Up 

 

ANSWERS
[] False 1. Most people have some form of gum disease. Gum disease is the second most common disease in the world and effects 3 out of 4 adults.

 

[] False 2. Gum disease has been linked to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory disease, and premature low-weight babies. 

 

[] True 3. Most people with gum disease experience no pain. Caused by a build-up of bacteria that hardens into plaque, many people don’t discover gum disease until it has begun to destroy the gum tissue of their teeth

 

[] False 4. If your gums bleed from normal blushing and flossing, you may be suffering from periodontal disease. 

 

[] True 5. Recent research has linked periodontal disease to heart disease.

 

[] True 6. Gum disease can increase your risk of having a premature, low birth-weight baby. Make a visit to the periodontist part of your prenatal care and routine. 

 

[] True 7. If you are experiencing headaches, you may suffer from Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ).

 

[] False 8. Garlic can cause your breath to smell bad, but bad breath isn’t usually caused by garlic. Most bad breath is a result of gum disease, poor oral hygiene, mouth bacteria, broken fillings, or smoking. Medical conditions – such as diabetes, chronic sinusitis, lung infections, and digestive disorders, as well as certain prescription drugs – can also contribute to bad breath. It is important to be diagnosed by a periodontist to determine if bad breath is a symptom of a more serious condition.