Dental Care Checklist
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Word List: find each word from the list below in the table above (just circle each word on the table and cross it off from your list)
INCISORS CANINES PREMOLARS MOLARS WISDOM TEETH
DENTIST FLUORIDE TOOTHPASTE DENTAL FLOSS CAVITY FILLING
DRILL PLAQUE DECAY DENTINE ENAMEL
ROOT CANAL CAP CROWN BRIDGE MILK TEETH
Going to the Dentist A. Reading James is at the dentist’s office today because he has a toothache on the right side of his mouth. He bought some medicine at the drug store, but the pain didn’t stop. His last dental check-up was six years ago. James is afraid of dentists. An x-ray technician took x-rays of his teeth. He has three cavities. The dentist is drilling two of the cavities, but he will have to pull out the tooth that has the third cavity. That cavity is so large that it can’t be filled. That is also the tooth that is causing the pain. Every time the dentist starts the drill, James clinches with fear. The dentist told him to relax, but he can’t. What can he do? How can he relax? B. True or False 1. ________ James is afraid of dentists. 2. ________ A large cavity on the right side of his mouth is causing a toothache. 3. ________ The x-ray shows that James has three cavities. 4. ________ The medicine James bought at the drug store stopped the pain. 5. ________ James feels stress when he hears the sound of the drill. C. Yes or No – What about you? 1. ________ I am afraid of dentists. 2. ________ I brush and floss my teeth every day. 3. ________ I eat a lot of candy. 4. ________ I have a toothache. 5. ________ I have dental insurance. D. Writing – How can James relax while the dentist fixes his teeth? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
Dental Care Checklist Whether you have natural teeth, dentures, or both, your mouth needs regular care to keep it clean, comfortable, and free from infection. This checklist can help you evaluate your daily routine. Work through it with a pencil. If you answer “yes” to all of the questions, you’re on the right track. 1. Do you see your dentist regularly for checkups and cleaning?
Yes
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No
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Your dentist can do things that you can’t do for yourself: clean tartar, update your daily routine, find and fix hidden problems. 2. Do you check your mouth daily for changes?
Yes
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No
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Changes in the mouth can indicate underlying problems. If you spot symptoms early, they can be treated before they get serious.
If you have some or all of your natural teeth:
If you have complete or partial dentures:
3. Do you brush every surface of each tooth?
6. Do you soak your dentures overnight?
Yes
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No
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Trouble starts in the spots you miss. Brush all the fronts, backs, and chewing surfaces. Use a soft brush; rub gently. 4. Do you floss daily?
Yes
❏
No
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Floss cleans where your brush can’t reach – between teeth and along the gumline. If you don’t floss you’re not really getting clean.
Yes
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No
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Gums need to rest and breathe. Dentures warp if they dry out so keep them in warm water. 7. Do you scrub your dentures daily
Yes
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No
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Bacterial plaque accumulates daily on dentures. If not removed it can cause inflammation and gum disease. 8. Do you massage and rinse your gums daily?
5. Have you replaced your toothbrush within the last 3-4 months?
Yes
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No
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A worn toothbrush can’t clean effectively. You’ll probably need a new brush three or four times a year.
Yes
❏
No
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Gums need stimulation to stay healthy and provide a good comfortable denture fit. A soft toothbrush works well; some people prefer moistened gauze.
How to Brush • Place the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gums.
• Move the brush back and forth gently in short strokes.
• Brush the outer surfaces, the inside surfaces and the chewing surfaces of all teeth.
• To clean the inside surface of the front teeth, tilt the brush vertically and make several up-and-down strokes.
• Brush your tongue to remove bacteria and keep your breath fresh.
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Word List: find each word from the list below in the table above (just circle each word on the table and cross it off from your list)
INCISORS CANINES PREMOLARS MOLARS WISDOM TEETH
DENTIST FLUORIDE TOOTHPASTE DENTAL FLOSS CAVITY FILLING
DRILL PLAQUE DECAY DENTINE ENAMEL
ROOT CANAL CAP CROWN BRIDGE MILK TEETH
Going to the Dentist A. Reading James is at the dentist’s office today because he has a toothache on the right side of his mouth. He bought some medicine at the drug store, but the pain didn’t stop. His last dental check-up was six years ago. James is afraid of dentists. An x-ray technician took x-rays of his teeth. He has three cavities. The dentist is drilling two of the cavities, but he will have to pull out the tooth that has the third cavity. That cavity is so large that it can’t be filled. That is also the tooth that is causing the pain. Every time the dentist starts the drill, James clinches with fear. The dentist told him to relax, but he can’t. What can he do? How can he relax? B. True or False 1. ________ James is afraid of dentists. 2. ________ A large cavity on the right side of his mouth is causing a toothache. 3. ________ The x-ray shows that James has three cavities. 4. ________ The medicine James bought at the drug store stopped the pain. 5. ________ James feels stress when he hears the sound of the drill. C. Yes or No – What about you? 1. ________ I am afraid of dentists. 2. ________ I brush and floss my teeth every day. 3. ________ I eat a lot of candy. 4. ________ I have a toothache. 5. ________ I have dental insurance. D. Writing – How can James relax while the dentist fixes his teeth? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
Dental Care Checklist Whether you have natural teeth, dentures, or both, your mouth needs regular care to keep it clean, comfortable, and free from infection. This checklist can help you evaluate your daily routine. Work through it with a pencil. If you answer “yes” to all of the questions, you’re on the right track. 1. Do you see your dentist regularly for checkups and cleaning?
Yes
❏
No
❏
Your dentist can do things that you can’t do for yourself: clean tartar, update your daily routine, find and fix hidden problems. 2. Do you check your mouth daily for changes?
Yes
❏
No
❏
Changes in the mouth can indicate underlying problems. If you spot symptoms early, they can be treated before they get serious.
If you have some or all of your natural teeth:
If you have complete or partial dentures:
3. Do you brush every surface of each tooth?
6. Do you soak your dentures overnight?
Yes
❏
No
❏
Trouble starts in the spots you miss. Brush all the fronts, backs, and chewing surfaces. Use a soft brush; rub gently. 4. Do you floss daily?
Yes
❏
No
❏
Floss cleans where your brush can’t reach – between teeth and along the gumline. If you don’t floss you’re not really getting clean.
Yes
❏
No
❏
Gums need to rest and breathe. Dentures warp if they dry out so keep them in warm water. 7. Do you scrub your dentures daily
Yes
❏
No
❏
Bacterial plaque accumulates daily on dentures. If not removed it can cause inflammation and gum disease. 8. Do you massage and rinse your gums daily?
5. Have you replaced your toothbrush within the last 3-4 months?
Yes
❏
No
❏
A worn toothbrush can’t clean effectively. You’ll probably need a new brush three or four times a year.
Yes
❏
No
❏
Gums need stimulation to stay healthy and provide a good comfortable denture fit. A soft toothbrush works well; some people prefer moistened gauze.
How to Brush • Place the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gums.
• Move the brush back and forth gently in short strokes.
• Brush the outer surfaces, the inside surfaces and the chewing surfaces of all teeth.
• To clean the inside surface of the front teeth, tilt the brush vertically and make several up-and-down strokes.
• Brush your tongue to remove bacteria and keep your breath fresh.
