Toothbrush
Two types of toothbrushes
manual and electric
You should brush your teeth ____ times per day
2-3 times per day
Who completes dental check-ups to check for cavities
Dentist
This fluid in our mouths helps break down food and keep your mouth moist
Saliva (or spit)
Everyone has 4 wisdom teeth
false
We should brush our teeth in what direction
small circles
Brush your teeth for __ minutes
2 minutes
This is the person who cleans your teeth at your visit
Dental Hygienist
The average adult has this many teeth (not including wisdom teeth)
28
You can't brush your teeth too much
False
How often should you replace your toothbrush
Every 3-4 months
This habit helps remove plaque from between teeth and along the gum line
Flossing
This is how often you should visit the dentist
Every 6 months
The versatile muscular organ essential for taste, speech, chewing, swallowing, and oral hygiene.
The tongue
Dental care is not usually covered by normal health insurance
True- you typically need separate dental insurance
It is best to use a ____ bristle toothbrush for best results
A. Soft/medium
B. Hard
A. Soft/medium
Rinsing with mouthwash helps lower the amount of _____ in the mouth
Bacteria
This is a professional who helps you take care of your braces
Orthodontist
The hard, mineral-rich outer layer of your teeth that protects the inner structures from damage and decay.
Enamel
Your teeth can heal over time like a broken bone or a scrape does
False
You should brush your tongue to prevent _____
Bad breath (also known as Halitosis!)
Name 3 signs of poor oral hygiene
Bleeding gums, bad breath, tooth decay, receding gums, toothache, loose teeth
A person who performs oral surgery
An oral surgeon
Decayed part of a tooth
Cavity
On average, children start to lose their baby teeth at age 6 and are done by age 12
True