ORAL HEALTH
ORAL HYGIENE
INTERNAL STRUCTURE OF
TEETH
FUN FACTS
MISCELLANEOUS
100
A child's mouth contains how many temporary (primary) teeth?
20
100
Why is using fluoride toothpaste important?
Toothpaste that contains fluoride is very good for the teeth, as it helps to fight against the bacteria causing various diseases.
100
Each tooth consists of how many main parts?
3
100
What percentage of the U.S. population has some form of periodontal gum disease? a.) 30% b.) 75% c.) 81%
b.) 75%
100
In the United States, _____ _____ is the most common chronic childhood disease, being at least five times more common than asthma. a.) Gingivitis b.) Dental caries (cavities) c.) Tartar
Dental caries
200
How many of each of the following types of teeth are in a baby's mouth? - second molars - first molars - cuspids (also called canine or eye teeth) - lateral incisors - central incisors *hint: the number is the same for all types
4
200
Why should you floss?
Flossing helps to eliminate bacteria (between teeth and in the gums)
200
What is the crown?
The crown is the visible part of the tooth; it is the portion that lies above the gum tissue.
200
What percent of Americans do not receive regular oral health care? a.) 50% b.) 23% c.) 85%
50%
200
________ is the hardest and most highly mineralized substance of the body and is one of the four major tissues which make up the tooth, along with dentin, cementum, and dental pulp.
Enamel
300
At what age do second molars emerge in a baby's mouth?
25-33 months
300
How often should you change your toothbrush?
The American Dental Association (ADA) has recommended people to change the toothbrush at least every 3 months.
300
What is the protective layer that covers the crown called?
Enamel
300
What percentage of Americans have had at least 1 cavity by age 17? a.) 45% b.) 67% c.) 78%
78%
300
Primary (baby) teeth start to form between the sixth and eighth weeks in utero. True or False?
True
400
How many permanent teeth does an adult have?
32
400
For a complete oral hygiene, one should clean the ______ to eliminate bacteria from the teeth.
Tongue
400
What is the area of the tooth between the crown and the root called
The neck
400
What is the total annual consumer spending on toothpaste? a.) $1.8 Billion b.) $2.4 Billion c.) $3.4 Billion
$1.8 Billion
400
What percentage of all systemic diseases reveal oral cavity manifestations? a.) 50% b.) 76% c.) 90%
c.) 90%
500
What are the third (and final) set of molars often referred to?
Wisdom teeth
500
For a healthy diet, one should have a healthy food which includes ____, ______, and __________. These are known as “Palace of Cleaning”, as they clean the tooth root. a.) nuts, carrots, and celery sticks b.) almonds, apples, and peppers c.) cashews, oranges, and broccoli
a.) nuts, carrots, and celery sticks
500
What is the portion of the tooth that extends through the gum and into the bone of the jaw called?
Root
500
More than _ _ _ types of bacteria make up dental plaque
300
500
Your dental plaque contains more than ___ species of bacteria. a.) 300 b.) 23 c.) 122
a.) 300
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