Cavity Creeps
What is a cavity?
A.) A sick tooth
B.) A tooth that got knocked out
C.) A filling in a tooth
A cavity is....
A.) A sick tooth
A tooth gets sick when acid and germs eat tooth enamel. Tooth enamel is the white part that protects the insides of a tooth.
How often should you brush your teeth?
A.) Once a day
B.) At least twice a day
C.) Never
Brush your teeth...
B.) at least twice a day
What can you do to keep your teeth healthy after eating something sweet?
A.) rinse with water
B.) chew sugarless gum
C.) eat a piece of cheese or drink milk (not chocolate milk)
D.) brush your teeth
E.) All of the above
To keep your smile health after eating something sweet you can do...
E.) All of the above
What is plaque?
A.) A cavity in the tooth
B.) gum disease
C.) A smelly, sticky layer of germs on your teeth
Plaque is....
C.) A smelly, sticky layer of germs on your teeth
Brushing and flossing remove plaque
How many minutes should you brush your teeth?
A.) 30 seconds
B.) 2 minutes
C.) 5 minutes
You should brush your teeth for...
B.) At least 2 minutes, twice a day
What is the best thing to drink in between meals?
A.) Water
B.) Soda
C.) Fruit Juice
The best thing to drink in between meals is...
A.) Water
What does plaque and sugar make?
A.) Acid
B.) Cake
C.) Strong teeth
What kind of toothbrush should you use?
A.) Soft
B.) Medium
C.) Hard
The toothbrush should be...
A.) soft
If you have a cavity but don't see a dentist, the cavity will...
A.) Get bigger
B.) Stay the same size
C.) Get better and magically go away
If you have a cavity but don't see a dentist...
A.) The cavity will get BIGGER
What parts of the mouth must be brushed?
A.) Brush every tooth - even teeth in the very back!
B.) Brush where teeth and gums meet
C.) Brush the tongue
D.) All of the above
D.) All of the above!
How can you keep from getting a cavity?
A.) Brush your teeth
B.) Floss your teeth
C.) Visit the dentist regularly
D.) All of the above
You can keep from getting a cavity by...
D.) All of the above
Brush, floss, and visit the dentist regularly. Parents should floss their children's teeth until they are around 8 years old.
A.) twice a day
B.) once a week
C.) once a day
D.) only when you feel something stuck
A. twice a day
Flossing removes food and germs between teeth where your toothbrush can't reach