Brushing & Flossing
How many times should you brush your teeth every day?
Twice a day.
What is the hard, shiny outer layer that protects your teeth called?
A. Enamel
B. Frosting
C. Shell
D. Rubber
A. Enamel
What are the three states of matter?
Solid, liquid, and gas
What do we call a hole that forms in a tooth because of decay?
Cavity
How many legs does a spider have?
8
How many minutes should you brush your teeth each time?
2 minutes.
How many permanent teeth can adults have, including wisdom teeth?
A. 20
B. 32
C. 50
D. 12
B. 32
What is the name of the process when a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly?
Metamorphasis
True or false: A cavity can form even when your tooth doesn't hurt.
False
What planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
What should your toothpaste contain to help protect against cavities?
Fluoride
How many baby teeth (also called primary teeth) do little kids usually have in total?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 32
D. 20
D. 20
What is the name of the imaginary line that divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The Equator
Name three foods that can lead to cavities?
Hard candies, chocolates, sodas, chips, coffee, donuts, cookies, seeds
What is the largest animal alive today?
The blue whale
What do we use to clean between our teeth?
Dental Floss
What part of the tooth holds it in place in your jaw?
The root
What is the hardest naturally occurring mineral on Earth?
1. Granite
2. Bedrock
3. Diamond
4. Iron
3. Diamond
What sticky yellow stuff forms on your teeth if you don't brush them?
Plaque
In the Disney movie Frozen, what is the name of the kingdom where Anna and Elsa live?
Arendelle
Name three surfaces of your teeth you should brush.
Fronts, backs, and chewing surfaces.
What part of the tooth contains nerves and blood vessels?
The pulp
What color is a polar bear's skin underneath its fur?
Black
What do bacteria produce from sugar that can weaken tooth enamel?
Acid
What do we call a family group or community of lions?
Pride