Oral Health
How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
Two times. Once after breakfast and once right be fore bed.
Is drinking soda is good for your teeth?
NO!
What is the name of a doctor that takes care of teeth?
A Dentist
What is the hardesr part of your tooth?
Enamel
How many teeth do chickens have?
0!
How many minutes should you brush your teeth?
2 minutes!
What is something you should be drinking at or after meals to help wash away food and bacteria?
Water!
How many times a year should you see a dentist?
2 times a year!
How many teeth do humans have?
20 in children- 32 in adults
Can babies be born with teeth?
Yes, babies can be born with teeth, a rare condition known as natal teeth that occurs in about 1 in 2,000 to 3,000 births
Besides brushing, what else should we be doing to keep our teeth clean?
Flossing! You should floss once a day at night!
What foods contain calcium?
Milk, cheese, spinach and more greens!
What is a picture of your teeth called? This is taken at a dentist's office.
Xray!
Are cavities contagious?
Cavities themselves are not directly contagious, but the bacteria that cause them can spread from person to person. Sharing water bottle, tooth brushes and utensils can cause the transfer of cavity germs.
An elephant's molar (back tooth) can weigh around 4–5 kilograms — about as heavy as a large watermelon!
What teeth grow in when your older and most likely have to be removed?
Wisdom teeth!
Which is better? Apple Slices or Apple Juice?
Apple Slices!
If you have a cavity and don't see a dentist, what will happen to the cavity?
It will get bigger!
What does plaque turn into if you do not brush your teeth?
Tartar!
This animal has orange teeth because its enamel contains iron.
1. Beaver
2. Dolphin
3. Monkey
Beaver!!
What kind of tooth brush should you be using?
A soft toothbrush!
Are sugarless gums good for your teeth?
Sugar-free gum is generally safe and can actually benefit your dental health by stimulating saliva and reducing cavity-causing bacteria.
What is a mineral that a dentist will put on your teeth to help your teeth stay strong and prevent cavities?
Fluoride!
What does plaque and sugar make?
Acid!
This ocean predator can lose and replace thousands of teeth throughout its lifetime.