Home Care
Oral Health Risks
Denture Care
Oral Anatomy
Mystery
100
How often are you suppose to brush your teeth?
At least twice a day
100
What is the number 1 cause of oral cancer?
Tobacco use
100
How often should someone wearing dentures take their denture out?
Every night
100
How many wisdom teeth does the average person have?
Four
100
T/F : It is better for your teeth to drink through a straw than to drink it out of a bottle/can/cup. 
True
200
What are the three oral home care procedures you should be doing?
Brushing, flossing, and using a mouth rinse
200
What is the number 1 cause of cavities?
Improper home care
200
T/F : If I have full dentures, I only have to worry about cleaning my dentures.
False. You need to clean your gums as well
200
What is the proper name for the big back teeth?
Molars
200
T/F : It is better for your teeth to take small sips of a soda all day than drink it all at once. 
False
300
What is the best type of toothbrush bristle type?

Soft, medium, or hard?

Soft
300
What is the soft white stuff that can build up and sits on your teeth during the day?
Plaque
300
T/F : If I wear partial dentures I have less likely of a chance to get a cavity because I have fake teeth. 
False. The partial that hooks to your natural teeth is a great place for food to trap and cause cavities if it sits there too long. 
300
What is the anatomical name for the top jaw?
Maxilla
300
What is the name of the ingredient/product that helps keep your teeth strong and reduces sensitivity. 
Fluoride
400
What is the proper amount of time you should brush your teeth? 
2 minutes
400
What is the proper name for gum inflammation due to irritation from plaque and bad bacteria sitting on your teeth too long? 
Gingivitis
400
Should you brush your dentures?
Yes, but not with toothpaste. Brush with water and antibacterial soap and rinse well.
400
What is the name of the joint that joins the top jaw and bottom jaw and allows you to open and close?
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
400
what is the proper flossing technique?
C-shaped flossing
500
What is the proper brushing method for adults?
Modified Bass method of toothbrushing
500
What is the name of the oral disease that consists of gum inflammation, bone loss, calculus, and can lead to tooth loss. 
Periodontitis
500
T/F : I don't have to worry about drinks and smoking staining my smile because I have dentures. 
False, dentures can stain and need to be taken care of properly. 
500
How many teeth do we have in our mouth if we have all our teeth?
32
500
What is the anatomical name for the lower jaw?
Mandible
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