A Great Time For Cleaning

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dental cleaningOf course anytime is a great time for a dental cleaning, right? Right. However, summer is winding down. The kids are heading back to school. It is a time for new starts and change. Take our quiz below to find out how much you know about why dental cleanings are so important, and remember, the end of summer is a great time for cleaning, especially a dental cleaning.

True or False?

  1. True or False: Children who have parents attentive to dental hygiene grow up attentive to theirs.
  2. True or False: Not only adults can develop periodontal disease, children can too.
  3. True or False: Although gingivitis is the earliest stage of periodontal disease, it is not treatable.
  4. True or False: Brushing your teeth twice a day removes the plaque that leads to periodontal disease.
  5. True or False: Tartar can only be removed professionally.
  6. True or False: At least periodontal disease doesn’t make your teeth fall out.

Answers:

  1. True: The foundation for proper dental hygiene is laid when we are children and parents are the child’s most important influence.  Studies have shown that parents who are attentive to their dental health raise children who take good care of their teeth.
  2. True: Periodontal disease takes time to develop and therefore is associated with mature adults. However, children can develop different types of periodontal disease, as well.
  3. False: If periodontal disease is caught in the early stages, called gingivitis, it can be treated and is even reversible. However, once it progresses into the late stages of periodontal disease it cannot be reversed, only controlled.
  4. True: Plaque develops on your teeth between meals and leads to decay. If left untreated it hardens into tartar and can progress into periodontal disease.
  5. True: Once plaque hardens into tartar, it can no longer be removed by brushing your teeth. Only your dentist or dental hygienist can remove tartar deposits using special tools during a professional cleaning.
  6. False: Periodontal disease does make your teeth fall out. It is the major cause of tooth loss.