Toothbrushing
How long should you roughly brush for?
2 minutes
What shape should you make against the tooth when you floss?
C-shape
Eating large amounts of sugar can damage teeth causing what?
Cavities or tooth decay
Why do we have teeth?
Chewing, talking, appearance
How many times a day should you brush and when?
Two times- once in the morning and once a night.
How many times a day should you floss?
At least once
Name three cavity causing foods.
Soda, desserts, breads, pasta, fruit juice.Any carbohydrate rich food!
How often should you visit the dentist?
Every 6 months
What is the last thing you should brush?
The tongue!
Where should you floss?
Anywhere the teeth touch.
What is the best way to take care of our teeth after eating sugar?
Eating sugar in moderation is okay! Rinse your mouth with water right after eating and brush teeth 20 minutes after.
How do patients with braces care for their teeth?
Use floss threaders, small brushes, water flossers.
What bristle type are recommended to prevent damage to gums/teeth?
Soft bristles
Flossing daily is performed to remove what sticky substance?
Plaque biofilm
What is a calcium rich drink that helps makes our bones/teeth strong?
Milk
What ingredient in toothpaste helps to make teeth stronger and fight cavities?
Fluoride
What is the name of the brushing method we should you today?
Flossing daily can prevent what commonly known gum disease?
Gingivitis
What food is considered natures dental floss? (hint: it is a vegetable).
Celery
True or false. It is normal for our gums to bleed when we brush and floss?
NO!