Oral Hygiene

5. This can become coated and needs regular cleaning as part of good oral care
7. Without any teeth
9. This is another name for the gums
11. If dentures are not cleaned regularly or properly the resident can develop fungal or _______________ infections
13. An adult has 32 of these, 16 upper and 16 lower
15. Otherwise known as oral thrush
17. Dry mouth due to decreased saliva flow

1. Foods and fluids low in this should be consumed between meals to prevent dental caries
2. This is the inner tissue layer of the tooth under the enamel
3. People with natural teeth should do this at least once a day using either floss or inter-dental irrigation
4. The use of this can increase the chance of oral cancers
6. A destructive form of gum disease that can result from not treating gingivitis
8. This is a fungal of bacterial infection caused by leaving the dentures in the mouth for too long without adequate cleaning
10. Bicarbonate of soda and this make a very good rinse for the mouth
12. Nurse must do this initially to be able to plan good oral care
14. Inflammation of the gums
16. This should happen to teeth whether natural or dentures twice a day