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Nutrition and Your Teeth
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Dentists recommend that you brush your teeth for this long.

What is 2 minutes.

100

This is the biggest cause of tooth decay.

What is sugar?

100

You use these items to brush your teeth.

What is a toothbrush and toothpaste?

100

You should visit the dentist this often.

What is every 6 months?

100

These drink contains lots of sugar which causes tooth decay.

What is soda?
What other types of drinks can cause tooth decay?

200

Dentists recommend using this type of dental floss.

Both types of floss have their pros and cons.

BENEFITS OF WAXED FLOSS

  • It has a smoother feel thanks to the wax layer, making for a less rough sensation as you floss.
  • There are a wide variety of flavors that may appeal to you and that will keep your breath fresh after every floss session.
  • If you are new to making flossing a habit, you may benefit from waxed floss because it will help you to ease into the habit without an abrasive feeling.
  • Those with tightly spaced teeth may find it easier and more pleasurable to use waxed floss because of its natural lubricating property.
  • Waxed floss tends to be a bit stronger than unwaxed, which helps to prevent the floss from breaking while you are flossing.

BENEFITS OF UNWAXED FLOSS

  • It is thinner than waxed floss and can be easier to move up, down, in, and out of your teeth.
  • Unflavored, unwaxed floss is free from chemicals that are often associated with the artificial flavors in waxed floss.
  • The lack of flavor is beneficial to people who like to floss before they eat, as it won’t leave a contrasting taste in your mouth.
200
The term for bacteria on the teeth.
What is plaque?
200
This is how often you should floss your teeth.
What is daily?
200
This is the goal of visiting the dentist regularly.
What is prevention?
200
Sugary foods and drinks expose the enamel of your teeth to this.
What is acid?
300
You can rinse your mouth out with this liquid between meals.
What is water or mouth wash?
300
The term for an accumulation of plaque on the teeth.
What is gingivitis?
300
This is the ingredient in toothpaste that prevents cavities.
What is fluoride?
300
This person performs a professional cleaning at the dentist's office.
What is a dental hygienist?
300
Dentists recommend snacking on these foods.
What are non-sugary foods (cheese, popcorn, raw veggies, or yogurt)?
400
Dentists recommend that you use one of these to help you brush for the full 2 minutes.
What is a song or egg timer?
400
60% of 15 year old's have this.
What is gingivitis?
400
This item can be used to clean your tongue.
What is a tongue scraper?
400
Tooth decay, abscesses (collections of pus surrounded by swollen tissue), or impacted wisdom teeth are revealed by this.
What is a dental x-ray?
400
Eating sugary foods at this time can be the most damaging to your teeth.
What is before you go to bed?
500
Dentists recommend this type of brush to minimize damage to your teeth.
What is a soft bristled brush?
500
84% of 17 year old's have this.
What is tooth decay?
500
An orthodontist would apply these to your teeth.
What are braces?
500
This is the term for the way your teeth fit together.
What is occlusion?
500
Experts suggest that you take break lasting this long between eating foods containing sugar.
What is 3 hours?
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