DENTISTRY

ORAL HYGIENE

100

How many times should you brush your teeth a day?

Twice a day or more 

200

What type of bristle toothbrush should you use?

Soft bristle toothbrush 

300

What parts of the mouth must be brushed?

A. Every tooth(including the back)

B. The tongue

C. The gingiva(gums)

D. All of the above 

D. All of the above 

400

How long should you brush your teeth for?

2 minutes 

500

When is the best time to floss?

At night, before bed.

FUN FACTS

100

T/F 

Tooth's Enamel is the hardest bone in your body.

True!

200

T/F Your mouth has a slightly smaller amount of bacteria than there are people in the world

False. The mouth has more bacteria than there are people in the world 

300

True/False - Two people can have the same set of teeth.  

False - your teeth are as unique as your fingerprint

400

If you don't floss, how much of the tooth's surface is missed?

A. 25%

B. 40%

C. 60%

D. 75%

B. 40%

500

How many different types of teeth do we have?

A. 1.

B. 2.

C. 3

D. 4

D. 4 (incisors, canines, premolars, molars)

TOOTH DECAY

100

Can tooth decay cause pain?

Yes

200

Which teeth do cavities affect?

A. Baby teeth

B. Adult teeth

C. Any teeth 

C. Any teeth

300

Is tooth decay preventable? 

Yes

400

What is the name of the mineral layer that protects your teeth?

Enamel

500

What mineral can help prevent tooth decay or cavities?

Fluoride 

NUTRITION

100

Which of the following would be the worst for your teeth?

A. Milk

B. Leafy Green Vegetables

C. Gummy Bears

C. Gummy Bears 

200

The following is the best drink of choice for cavity prevention?

A. Soda

B. Apple Juice

C. Water 

C. Water 

300

What type of gum is best? 

Sugar-free gum

400

Can high-sugar diet prevent cavities?

No. It makes your risk for cavities higher. 

500

Which contains a lot of calcium to help strengthen teeth?

A. Coca Cola

B. Orange Juice

C. Milk 

C. Milk