Oral Hygiene

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Oral Hygiene

Flossing and dentistry

Updated: 2025.08.28

2 min read · Intermediate

Oral Hygiene Flossing and dentistry Articles The Importance of Flossing: Why Brushing Isn’t Enough Videos Flossing Facts:5 Ways It Can Supercharge Your Oral Hygiene Is Flossing Actually Important? Discussion Questions Q1 In your own words, please briefly summarize the article. Q2 What part of the reading resonated with you most? Q3 How often do you visit the dentist? What is your usual experience like? Q4 Have you ever skipped brushing or flossing? How did you feel afterward? Q5 What are some reasons people might avoid going to the dentist? Q6 How can poor oral hygiene affect your overall health? Q7 Have you ever received advice from a dentist that surprised you? What was it? Q8 What tools or products do you use to take care of your teeth at home? Q9 How do dental care habits differ between your country and other countries you know about? Q10 What could schools or communities do to encourage better oral hygiene habits? Q11 If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down. Expressions periodontitis a serious gum infection that damages soft tissue and can destroy the bone supporting teeth Example 1 Periodontitis can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. Example 2 Regular dental check-ups help prevent periodontitis. cardiovascular relating to the heart and blood vessels Example 1 Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health. Example 2 Smoking increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases. diligent showing steady, careful, and hard-working effort Example 1 She is a diligent student who always completes her homework on time. Example 2 The team worked diligently to meet the deadline. plaque a sticky deposit on teeth that can cause decay; also a flat decorative plate or sign Example 1 Brushing twice a day helps remove plaque from teeth. Example 2 The award came with a wooden plaque engraved with her name. demonstration the act of showing or explaining something clearly; a public protest Example 1 The chef gave a cooking demonstration at the event. Example 2 Thousands joined the demonstration to demand change.
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Oral Hygiene

Flossing and dentistry

Articles

The Importance of Flossing: Why Brushing Isn’t Enough

Videos

Flossing Facts:5 Ways It Can Supercharge Your Oral Hygiene Is Flossing Actually Important?

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

How often do you visit the dentist? What is your usual experience like?

Have you ever skipped brushing or flossing? How did you feel afterward?

What are some reasons people might avoid going to the dentist?

How can poor oral hygiene affect your overall health?

Have you ever received advice from a dentist that surprised you? What was it?

What tools or products do you use to take care of your teeth at home?

How do dental care habits differ between your country and other countries you know about?

Q10

What could schools or communities do to encourage better oral hygiene habits?

Q11

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

Expressions

periodontitis

a serious gum infection that damages soft tissue and can destroy the bone supporting teeth

Example

Periodontitis can lead to tooth loss if left untreated.

Example

Regular dental check-ups help prevent periodontitis.

cardiovascular

relating to the heart and blood vessels

Example

Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.

Example

Smoking increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

diligent

showing steady, careful, and hard-working effort

Example

She is a diligent student who always completes her homework on time.

Example

The team worked diligently to meet the deadline.

plaque

a sticky deposit on teeth that can cause decay; also a flat decorative plate or sign

Example

Brushing twice a day helps remove plaque from teeth.

Example

The award came with a wooden plaque engraved with her name.

demonstration

the act of showing or explaining something clearly; a public protest

Example

The chef gave a cooking demonstration at the event.

Example

Thousands joined the demonstration to demand change.

*This material is designed for the exclusive use of Ringle students on the Ringle platform.