What is the best fluid to drink that helps to restore the pH balance in the mouth?
What is water?
100
This structure in the mouth is often neglected when brushing and is a major cause of bad breath.
What is the tongue?
100
True or false? Hookahs use water, therefore, they are not harmful.
What is false?
100
What contributes to the "freshman 15."
What is lack of nutrients?
100
What is the recommended amount of time to brush your teeth?
What is 2 minutes?
200
Initial digestion of food begins in this part of the body.
What is the mouth?
200
This is another name for tartar.
What is calculus?
200
This substance has been shown to be as addictive as heroin or cocaine.
What is nicotine?
200
Which food group should be consumed the most each day?
What are vegetables?
200
These teeth are usually the last to erupt and they erupt between the ages of 17-22.
What are wisdom teeth (third molars)?
300
This bodily fluid increases in production during meals, which helps rinse food from the mouth.
What is saliva?
300
DAILY DOUBLE: Brushing your teeth with toothpaste containing this mineral helps to make teeth less susceptible to decay.
What is fluoride?
300
What does the term xerostomia refer to?
What is dry mouth?
300
Chewing on this after meals may be good for your teeth because it promotes salivary flow.
What is (sugar free) gum?
300
What is another word for "cuspid tooth?"
What is canine?
400
Eating more of this food group at meals acts as a protective layer preventing sugary substances from sticking to tooth surfaces.
What are fats?
400
Halitosis describes this condition of the mouth. Hint: We may complain about it when we wake up.
What is bad breath?
400
What causes black hairy tongue?
What is tobacco?
400
Carbohydrates are an energy providing nutrient. We need them in our diet; however, frequent snacking on them can cause this dental disease.
What are cavities (caries)?
400
How many permanent teeth does the average human have in their mouth?
What are 32 teeth?
500
This type of beverage contributes to the wearing away of tooth enamel and contains carbonic acid.
What are carbonated beverages?
500
This is the term for sticky substance consisting of various species of bacteria that stick to your teeth and should be removed daily with brushing and flossing.
What is plaque biofilm?
500
This type of tobacco is the most likely cause of squamous cell carcinoma (oral cancer).
What is chewing tobacco?
500
This type of sweetener is found in chewing gum and is known to reduce the risk of decay.