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What is the primary reason for the increased risk of oral cancer among individuals who smoke and drink?
What is the primary reason for the increased risk of oral cancer among individuals who smoke and drink?
Which of the following is a short-term effect of alcohol consumption related to halitosis?
Which of the following is a short-term effect of alcohol consumption related to halitosis?
What type of damage is most commonly associated with facial trauma from falls and violence?
What type of damage is most commonly associated with facial trauma from falls and violence?
Which substance in red wine primarily contributes to staining of teeth?
Which substance in red wine primarily contributes to staining of teeth?
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What factor associated with xerostomia can lead to an increase in bacterial biofilm in the mouth?
What factor associated with xerostomia can lead to an increase in bacterial biofilm in the mouth?
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Which of the following is NOT a long-term health effect of alcohol consumption?
Which of the following is NOT a long-term health effect of alcohol consumption?
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What is a common cause of caries in relation to alcoholic beverages?
What is a common cause of caries in relation to alcoholic beverages?
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Which health issue is associated with short-term alcohol consumption and can involve serious outcomes?
Which health issue is associated with short-term alcohol consumption and can involve serious outcomes?
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What dietary factor can contribute to being immunocompromised in individuals with xerostomia?
What dietary factor can contribute to being immunocompromised in individuals with xerostomia?
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Study Notes
Oral Cancer
- Smoking and drinking alcohol significantly increase the risk of oral cancer, by 40 times.
- Acetaldehyde and ethanol in alcohol cause genetic mutations and toxicity to the body.
Halitosis (Bad Breath)
- Short-term effects include dehydration-related dryness (xerostomia), bad odor (malodour), and increased blood flow in the mouth. Alcohol is a diuretic, worsening these effects.
- Also, alcohol intake increases volatile sulphur compounds (VSCs).
Trauma
- Facial injuries and fractures stemming from falls and violence can damage both hard and soft tissues.
Staining
- Red wine tannins and dietary chromogens stain teeth (especially composite fillings). These agents get absorbed into the pellicle (outer layer of teeth).
Periodontal Disease
- Alcohol consumption, both local and generalized, is drying (xerostomic)
- Alcohol causes immunological pro-inflammatory cytokines.
- Alcohol reduces salivary flow, increasing bacteria biofilms.
- Reduced saliva increases bleeding from biofilms.
- Poor nutrition (lack of micro/macronutrients) weakens the immune system, increasing issues.
Tooth Wear
- The acidity of alcoholic drinks and mixers causes erosion (sipping), especially when consumed persistently.
Dental Caries (Cavities)
- Sugars in alcoholic beverages contribute to cavities.
- Xerostomia (dry mouth) exacerbates caries due to poor saliva buffering.
- Frequent sipping also increases erosion risks.
- Inadequate oral hygiene following consumption, combined with hunger, high-salt foods, and sugar intake, triggers issues.
General Health - Long-Term Effects
- Alcoholism increases the risk of liver disease and cancer (a group 1 carcinogen), hypertension, stroke, weight gain (obesity), diabetes, gastritis, pancreatitis, harm to unborn babies, and memory loss and impacts fertility.
- It also increases the likelihood of certain cancers including breast cancer and bowel cancer.
- Alcoholism contributes to depression and anxiety.
General Health - Short-Term Effects
- Alcohol causes injuries and accidental violence.
- Alcohol poisoning can result in death.
- Alcohol negatively affects reproductive health, including sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), and miscarriages.
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Description
This quiz explores the significant impacts of alcohol consumption on oral health, including the risks of oral cancer, halitosis, trauma from injuries, and staining of teeth. Understand how these factors contribute to various periodontal diseases and overall dental wellbeing.
