Fun Facts
Healthy Mouth
Healthy/ Unhealthy Foods
At the Dentist
100
Do children or adults have more teeth?
Adults have more! They have 32 tooth and children have 20.
100
Are cavities preventable?
Yes! If we take good care of our teeth, we can prevent cavities. What are some things that may cause cavities and how do we prevent them?
100
Is candy good or bad for your teeth?
Bad! Candy is very sugary and it also can stick to your teeth.
100
What is this?
This is an x-ray! We can see a lot more of your mouth when we take these pictures.
200
Without saliva in our mouths, would we be able to taste anything?
No, the chemicals from your food need to be dissolved by saliva to have taste!
200
How many times a day are you supposed to brush and floss your teeth?
Twice a day.
200
Are fruits and vegetables good or bad for your teeth?
Fruits and vegetables are good for your teeth? They have nutrients that make you and your teeth grow healthy and strong.
200
What do these help us do?
These are called loupes! They are the glasses we wear so we can see inside of your mouth. They have magnifying glasses and a light on them to make it easier for us to see.
300
What is the hardest structure in the human body?
Tooth enamel. It is the protective outer layer of your teeth.
300
What motion should you use when brushing your teeth?
Small circular motions. Try it!
300
Is milk good or bad for your teeth?
Milk is good for your teeth! Milk has a mineral in it called calcium which is also in your teeth.
300
What does this do?
This is a polisher! This is used at the end of the cleaning to polish the teeth and make them look shiny. What flavor do you like the best?
400
How many different types of teeth are in your mouth?
4! Canines, incisors, molars, and premolars
400
If you do not floss, how much of your mouth is still dirty?
Almost half of the surfaces of your teeth are still dirty. You need to floss to get all of the bad bacteria that likes to hide in between your teeth. Your toothbrush can not get to these spots on its own.
400
Are potato chips good or bad for your teeth?
Potato chips are bad for your teeth! They stick to your teeth just like candy does.
400
Why do we need to take X-Rays at the dentist?
Without x-rays, we can not see between your teeth. When you get x-rays at the dentist, we can see in between your teeth and see if you have any teeth growing in!
500
How many gallons of saliva do humans produce in their life time?
100,000 gallons of saliva!
500
What is the most common disease in children?
Cavities
500
Is juice good or bad for your teeth?
Juice is bad for your teeth! Even though juice can have fruit in it, there is a lot of sugar in juice. If you put a little water in your juice, it makes your juice much healthier for your teeth!
500
What do these do?
These are our instruments! They help us clean your teeth and check for any cavities.