Cavities
Cavities are areas of
tooth decay
When was the toothbrush invented?
3000 BC
What is Tooth Enamel?
hard, outer layer of the tooth that protects the tooth from decay and damage
How old are you when the last baby tooth falls out?
12 years old
Cavities are more likely to build up after you eat _____ and ______
sugar and starch
The earliest toothbrushes were made of
animal hair (pig bristles, elephant) with a handle made of bamboo or bone
How can you tell if you have a cavity?
tooth sensitivity to hot or cold and pain when chewing or biting down
Which U.S. president wore wooden dentures?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the best ways to prevent cavities?
brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, flossing, and avoiding sugary foods and drinks
What was the first dentures made out of
animal teeth
What is the risk of not treating a cavity?
the cavity growing larger, leading to an infection or even tooth loss if left untreated