Oral Microbiome in Dental Diseases

True/False - bacteria that colonize in the mouth are known as "pathogens" I.e they cause disease

True

False

True/False - The only reason plaque and tartar develop on the teeth is because of poor oral hygiene

True

False

How fast can plaque form on the tooth after thoroughly toothbrushing and flossing?

When you fall asleep

Within hours

After your next meal

Within minutes

Dental plaque biofilm forms a sticky layer on the surface of the tooth. Which one of these bacteria would be the first to colonize in the biofilm?

Porphyromonas gingivalis

Tannerella

Streptococcus

Treponima

Main etiological agent of dental cavities

Porphyromonas gingivalis

Treponema denticola

Streptococcus mutans

E. coli

What is the shape of the bacteria that cause inflammation in your gums?

Rod shaped

Sphere shaped

Spiral shaped

Come in a wide variety of shapes

How does plaque develop on the tooth surface?

Bacteria feed on the exogenous and endogenous nutrients in the mouth, and colonize, forming a sticky matrix of different microbes called dental plaque.

Food and debris collect on the tooth surface, forming a sticky layer of food particles that aggregate and turn yellow - called dental plaque biofilm.

One way to prevent dental diseases from occurring is to reduce the ______ of sugar consumption

Amount/quantity

Quality

Frequency

Habit

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