Do You Know About Your Oral Health?

Take the Oral Health Quiz

1) People with diabetes are at a higher risk for gum disease.

     True False

2) The only problem affecting gums and teeth for people with diabetes is gum disease.

    True False

3) My blood glucose level, if poorly controlled, will not have any affect on developing gum disease.

    True False

4) I don't need to tell both my dentist and hygienist that I have diabetes.

True False

5) The goal of your daily brushing and flossing is to clean away plaque and the germs in your mouth.

True False

6) I may not be able to tell I have serious gum disease.

True False

7) The first stage of gum disease is called periodontitis.

True False

8) Bleeding gums and red, swollen, or tender gums are signs of gingivitis and/or gum disease.

True False

9) Gum disease is often painless.

True False

10) Only a small percentage of adults get gingivitis and gum disease during their lives.

True False

11) Gum disease generally starts in your early 30's.

True False