Oral Hygiene

3. The higher the starch content in food, the ____ the chance for cavities.
6. _____ are among the 5 most trusted professionals in the U.S.
9. Routine dental x-rays may be an effective tool in ____ strokes.
11. _____ is a sticky white film that is continuously formed on everybody’s teeth.
13. Earliest record of a ______ was found in Chinese literacture about 1600AD.
15. The first nylon _____ were introduced in 1938 and soon replaced the natural swine bristles.
16. Fruit juices that contain ____ are no better for your teeth than soda pop.
18. In the U.S., close to 3 _____ miles of dental floss was purchased.
19. Your dentist will examine the general condition of your ____, which should be firm and pink, not soft, swollen, or inflamed.
20. The natural bristles of early toothbrushes were taken from the necks and shoulders of _____.

1. Professional cleaning is usually performed by a dental _____, a specially trained and licensed dental professional.
2. Sticky or dry foods adhere to ____ and increase chance for cavities.
4. Frequent snacking increases change for ____.
5. Anyone playing any type of contact sport should wear a stock or custom ____.
7. The _____toothbrush was first introduced in 1939.
8. Brushing at ____ is more important than in the morning.
10. The most common injuries found in ____ related injuries are orofacial.
12. The amount of time ___ remains in the mouth, the greater chance for decay.
14. Brushing has to be supplemented with _____.
17. The _____ the sugar content in foods, the greater risk for cavities.