Nutrition
Not every food choice you make, effects your teeth.
TRUE or FALSE?
False; Every food choice you make, effects your teeth.
Plaque is sticky, while tartar is hard.
TRUE or FALSE?
True
What is another name for "caries"?
Cavity
How many minutes should you brush your teeth?
2 minutes.
Choosing foods that are bad for your teeth increase your risk of having _______.
Cavities
What is another name for tartar?
Calculus
Once you have a cavity, you can get rid of it by brushing it with your toothbrush.
TRUE or FALSE?
False; Once you have the cavity, you have to go to the dentist to get it fixed.
How often should you visit your dentist?
Every 6 months.
3 examples of bad foods for your teeth include:
Candy
Sugary beverages
Citrus Fruits
Bready, or starchy sticky foods
What does the bacteria in plaque and tartar cause? (2 answers)
A cavity is tooth decay.
TRUE or FALSE?
True
Do we floss before or after we brush our teeth?
3 examples of good foods for your teeth include:
Green leafy vegetables
Milk
Cheese
Fruit
Protein
Water
Gingivitis is an irreversible gum disease, while periodontitis is a reversible gum disease.
TRUE or FALSE?
False; Gingivitis is a reversible gum disease, while periodontitis is irreversible.
What is the main thing that causes a cavity to form?
Sugar that we consume!
How many times a day do we brush? And when?
2x/day! After breakfast, and before bed.