Tooth Decay Risk Assessment
Did you know that?
U.S. adults lose 164+ million hours of work and children lose 51+million hours of school each year due to dental disease.
Caries (dental decay) is the most prevalent disease affecting children in the U.S, and it is 100% preventable
400+ commonly used medications can cause decreased saliva flow, which greatly increases your risk of caries
Approximately 25% of dental decay is UNTREATED among every age group (ages 2-100)
Assess Your Caries Risk:
1. Do you drink liquids other than water more that two times daily between meals?
Yes
Sometimes
No
3. Do you take medications daily?
Yes
No
5. Do you have visible white or brown spots on your teeth?
Yes
No
7. Do you notice plaque build-up on your teeth between brushings?
Yes
Sometimes
No
9. Do you wear any oral appliances?
Yes
Sometimes
No
11. Do you have a history of radiation therapy or Sjogren's Syndrome?
Yes
No
2. Do you feel like you have a dry mouth at any time of the day or night?
Yes
Sometimes
No
4. Have you had tooth decay and fillings in the past?
Yes
No
6. Do you have any root surface exposure (gum recession)?
Yes
No
8. Do you floss your teeth daily?
Yes
Sometimes
No
10. Do you smoke?
Yes
No
12. Do you have heart burn (esophageal reflux or GURD)?
Yes
Sometimes
No
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