Cavities
What is a cavity?
A hole in the tooth or decay.
How often should you brush?
At least two times a day
Dental professional that cleans teeth.
Dental hygienist
Average age you lose your first tooth
5 or 6
Part of your body that can't heal itself
Teeth
What is plaque?
White sticky layer of bacteria on your teeth.
How many minutes should you brush?
2 minutes
Dental professional that assists the dentist
Dental assistant
How many baby teeth did we have?
20
True or False. Cotton Candy was invented by a dentist.
True. It was initially called Fairy Floss
If you have a cavity and don't see a dentist, the cavity will _________.
Get bigger
What kind of toothbrush should you use?
Soft bristle
How long does it take to finish dental school?
4 years undergraduate + 4 years dental school (8+ years)
How many teeth does an adult have (including wisdom teeth)
32
How much does an elephant molar weigh (in lbs)? 1, 2, 3, 6, 10
6 pounds
How can you keep from getting cavities (3 things).
Brush, floss and visit the dentist regularly
What should toothpaste contain to maintain strong teeth?
Fluoride
Dentistry dates back to ..... 1600s, 1800s, 7000BC, 10th Century BC
7000 BC
What is white, hard part of the tooth?
Enamel. Hardest substance in your body.
Percentage of Americans that don't have teeth. 5%, 10%, 25%, 50%
25%. Mainly over the age of 60
Plaque mixed with sugar makes __________.
Acid and acid destroys tooth enamel (cavity)
How many brush strokes a minute when using a manual toothbrush?
200 - 400 brush strokes. Sonicare = 30,000
What does DDS stand for?
Doctor of Dental Surgery
This type of tooth is pointy, sharp and made to tear food
Canine
3 million. Important to wear a nightguard