Oral Health Maintenance Practices

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🦷 Part 1: Multiple Choice

1. How often should you visit a dentist for routine check-ups?

Once a year

Every 6 months

Only when you have pain

Every 2 years

2. Which of these is a sign of oral health deterioration that needs immediate attention?

White teeth

Bleeding gums

Fresh breath

Smooth tongue

3. How many times per day should you brush your teeth?

Once

Twice

Three times

Only when they feel dirty

4. Select ALL barriers that might prevent someone from accessing dental care:

Cost of treatment

Fear of dental procedures

Lack of transport

Not knowing how to book an appointment

✏️ Part 2: Short Answer Questions

5. List three signs that would indicate your oral health is deteriorating and you should see a dentist immediately:

6. Complete the sentence: The best times to brush your teeth each day are _____________ and _____________.

7. Explain why regular dental check-ups are important for your overall health, not just your teeth:

8. Describe one solution for each barrier to dental care:

a) Cost: _________________________________________________

b) Fear: _________________________________________________

c) Transport: ____________________________________________

🎯 Part 3: Personal Oral Health Plan

9. Create your "3 Golden Rules" for daily oral hygiene:

Rule 1: ________________________________________________

Rule 2: ________________________________________________

Rule 3: ________________________________________________

10. When should you floss your teeth and why is it important?

11. Design a simple reminder system to help you remember your next dental appointment. Describe your plan:

Oral Health Maintenance Practices

Oral Health Maintenance Practices

🦷 Part 1: Multiple Choice

✏️ Part 2: Short Answer Questions

🎯 Part 3: Personal Oral Health Plan

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