Tips & Tricks
Dentist recommend that you brush your teeth for this long.
What is 2 minutes.
This is the biggest cause of tooth decay.
What is sugar?
You use these items to brush your teeth
What is a toothbrush and toothpaste?
You should visit the dentist this often.
How many baby teeth do we have?
20
Dentist recommend using this type of dental floss.
What is unwaxed floss?
The word for bacteria on the teeth.
What is plaque?
This is how often you should floss you teeth
What is daily?
This is the goal of visiting the dentist regularly
What is prevention?
These drinks contains lots of sugar which causes tooth decay.
What is soda?
What is water or mouth wash?
The term for an accumulation of plaque on the teeth.
What is gingivitis?
An orthodontist would apply these to your teeth.
What are braces?
This person performs a professional cleaning at the dentist's office.
What is a dental hygienist?
Name 3 things your teeth help you do
Eat, talk, smile and build self-esteem
Dentist recommend that you use one of these to help you brush for the full minutes.
What is a song or egg timer?
About 75% of 15 year olds have this
What is tooth decay and gingivitis?
This item can be used to clean your tongue
What is a tongue scraper?
Tooth decay, abscesses (collections of pus surrounded by swollen tissue), or impacted wisdom teeth are revealed by this.
What is a dental x-ray?
What are good foods to snack on for your teeth?
What are non-sugary foods (cheese, raw veggies, apples or yogurt)
Dentist recommend this type of brush to minimize damage to your teeth.
What is a soft bristled brush?
it reduces blood flow to the gums which can lead to gum disease, tooth loss and mouth cancer.
Why do dentist advise that you don't' get mouth piercings?
It's easier for bacteria to build up and to get cavities. you can also get serious infections.
What does brushing your teeth help prevent?
cavities and gum disease
T or F; Poor dental health is related to contributing to strokes and heart diseases.
True