Tooth be told
The part of the tooth that you can see in your mouth
What is the Crown
The sticky film that forms on the teeth
What is Plaque?
This is a common form of gum disease that is described as inflammation of the gums
What is gingivitis?
A person should floss their teeth how many times a day
What is two times a day?
What type of bristles should be used?
What is soft?
The part of the tooth that is in the bone
What is the Root?
Also called caries or tooth decay
What is a cavity?
This type of gum disease consists of bone loss?
What is Periodonitits?
This technique is described as wrapping the floss around the tooth or "hugging the tooth"
What is "C" shape method?
People should brush their teeth for this long.
What is 2 minutes?
The part of the mouth that protects the teeth and bone
What is the Gums?
This mineralized substance cannot be removed by brushing and flossing your teeth
What is Calculus?
This is described as red, swollen gums that are very irritated
What is gingivitis?
What type of pressure should be used when flossing?
What is gentle?
This causes stinky breath on the tongue and a yellow/white coating
What is plaque or bacteria?
The strongest layer of the tooth
What is Enamel?
This substance causes breakdown of the tooth and is created in the plaque
What is acid?
This type of gum disease is classified as having recession or bone loss and is irreversible
What is periodontitis?
Floss should be this long in order to properly be used
What is 18 inches?
A person should brush in this motion
What is circular?
The part of the tooth are the nerve and blood stored in
What is the Pulp?
Plaque developed how often in the mouth
What is every 12 to 24 hours?
When you can see the root of the tooth
What is Recession?
Floss should be slid along the tooth how many times per side?
What is 3-4 times per side?
The tooth brush should be angled where on the tooth
What is a 45 degree angle toward the gums