Teeth
Latin Translations
Oral Health
Global Facts
Oral Systemic Connection
100

What are the 4 types of teeth?

Incisors, canines, premolars, molars

100

cavitas

cavity

100

In the morning, should you brush your teeth before or after eating?

before

100

Where does the United States rank in terms of dental care?

#9

100

This condition characterized by high blood sugar is a known risk factor for gum disease and can lead to poor wound healing in the mouth. 

Diabetes

200

What type of teeth do babies not have?

premolars

200

dentinum

dentin

200

How often should you change your toothbrush?

A) at least every 3 months

B) at least every 6 months

C) at least every 2 months

D) once a year

At least every 3 months

200

What country has the best oral health in the world?

A) Switzerland
B) United States
C) Denmark
D) Japan

Denmark

200

what percent of people who suffer from mouth cancer have used tobacco?

A) 30%

B) 50%

C) 70%

D) 90%

90%

300

What is the average number of wisdom teeth in the United States?

4

300

incisivus

incisor

300

How many days does the average person spend brushing their teeth in their lifetime?

A) 9 months

B) 6 months

C) 45 days

D) 38 days

38 days

300

In which region do historians estimate that the first root canal surgery took place?

A) Europe
B) Australia
C) Asia
D) Mesopotamia

Europe

300

Poor oral hygiene, especially gum disease, has been linked to an increased risk of developing this disease which can cause memory loss and confusion. 

Alzheimer's disease

400

How many baby teeth do humans have?

20

400

gingiva

gums

400
What percent of your tooth surface area does flossing clean?

A) 10%

B) 20%

C) 40%

D) 50%

40%

400

The WHO estimates oral diseases in how many people worldwide?

A) 2 billion
B) 1 billion
C) 3.5 billion
D) 5 billion

3.5 billion

400

Oral piercings are a possible risk factor in transmitting what blood borne disease?

hepatitis

500

What is it called when a baby is born with teeth?

A) baby teeth
B) natal teeth
C) embryonic teeth
D) premature teeth

natal teeth

500

fossa

A) filling

B) fissure

C) pit or depression

D) fracture

pit or depression

500

Dentists generally recommend that you avoid this type of food because it is correlated with feeding harmful bacteria that can produce acid, erode enamel, and lead to cavities.

sugary foods

500

Which country is the most popular destination for getting veneers?

A) Thailand

B) Turkey
C) Dubai
D) Colombia

Colombia

500

This disease, often linked with poor oral hygiene, is linked to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.

periodontal disease

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