Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.(1x10=10 marks)
Bad breath is an embarrassing problem,not only for the patient, but also for those around him.It gives rise to Inferiority complex.
The common oral causes of bad breath are decayed teeth, inflammation of the gums or inflammation of the mouth and tongue. Irregular and improper brushing and a high l-sweet diet also caused bad breath.It is necessary to have a regular dental check-up to prevent the formation of plague:a sticky coat produced by bacteria on the teeth,which irritates the gums,makes them spongy and causes them to bleed. Visit your dentist regularly for removal of plague. Brush your teeth two times a day. Range your mouth with an antiseptic lotion or salt water to avoid bad breath. Avoid eating sweets,toffees and chocolates in large quantities. Rinse your mouth well after you eat sweets. To avoid getting spongy gums (bleeding gums),eat food that is rich in vitamin C for example Amla,tomato,sweet lime and tamarind.
1.Bad breath is an embrassing condition which makes the patient feel---------------.
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2.According to the passage,one thing that a person must do in order to avoid bad breath is------------.
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3.Citrus fruits are good for treating spongy, bleeding gums because they are rich in-----------.
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4.The meaning of word 'inflammation' is --------.
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5.One must visit one's dentist regularly to get --------- removed.
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6.State one cause of bad breath.
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7.What is plague?
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8.What should we avoid eating in large quantities to keep our teeth healthy?
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9.Name two things that provide vitamin C to our body.
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10.How many times should we brush our teeth every day?
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Answer:
Ans 1. Halitosis
Ans 2: Drink water
Ans 3: Vitamin C rich food
Ans 4: a local response to cellular injury that is marked by capillary dilatation, leukocytic infiltration, redness, heat, and pain and that serves as a mechanism initiating the elimination of noxious agents and of damaged tissue. 2 : the act of inflaming : the state of beinginflamed.
Ans 5: Regular dental visits
Ans 6: Poor dental hygiene.
If you don't brush and floss daily, food particles remain in your mouth, causing bad breath. A colorless, sticky film of bacteria (plaque) forms on your teeth. If not brushed away, plaque can irritate your gums and eventually form plaque-filled pockets between your teeth and gums (periodontitis).
Ans 7: Plaque is a soft, sticky film that builds up on your teeth and contains millions of bacteria. The bacteria in plaque causetooth decay and gum disease if they are not removed regularly through brushing and flossing.
Ans 8: Empty calorie foods such as candy (especially hard or sticky candies like lollipops, mints, taffy and caramel), sweets like cookies, cakes and muffins, and snack foods like chips are a cause for dental concern, not only because they offer no nutritional value, but because the amount and type of sugar that they contain ...
Ans 9: •Chili Peppers.
•Guavas
Ans 10: The American Dental Association recommends brushing your teeth twicea day with fluoride toothpaste for two minutes each time. When you brush your teeth, you help remove food and plaque — a sticky white film that forms on your teeth and contains bacteria.
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Answer:
What irritates the gums and makes them spongy and liable to bleed?