7. Importance of Dental Care
What does new research suggest about the health of your mouth?
- It has no relation to your overall health
- It mirrors the condition of your body as a whole
- It only affects your teeth
- It only affects your gums
What percentage of systemic diseases have oral health connections?
- More than 50 percent
- More than 70 percent
- More than 90 percent
- 100 percent
Which of the following diseases is NOT mentioned as having ties to poor oral hygiene?
- Diabetes
- Oral cancer
- Heart or kidney diseases
- Alzheimer's disease
How can a dental exam detect poor nutrition?
- Through blood tests
- Through X-rays only
- Through examination of the mouth
- Through urine samples
What should you provide your dentist with according to the essay?
- Only your name and address
- A complete medical history and any recent health developments
- Your employment history
- Your family's financial information