True of False
Babies can be born with teeth
True
Name a vegetable that is the size amount of tooth paste you should use
Pea (pea-size amount)
Why are babies teeth important even though they eventually fall out
help baby talk, chew, and speak
What is the best drink for oral and overall health
water
How often should you visit your dentist
twice a year
Cavities are contagious
True- they can be transmitted through saliva, but the cavity its self doesn't move
Why is using an electric tooth brush more helpful
the constant motion make it more efficient to clean plague
How many permanent teeth do adults have?
32
Does eating a apple help clean the mouth
Yes, because it rubs the surface of your teeth removing things on the way
Why is using a straw for your drinks better
prevents direct contact to your acidic or cold drinks
You should brush immediately after throwing up to protect your teeth
False- the acid from your stomach softens tooth enamel so brushing would wear it down more easily
Why is brushing your tongue important?
removes bacteria that can cause bad breath
What mineral make the teeth strong?
Calcium
Which nutrient is most important for healthy bones
Calcium
To remove tar which can't be removed with a tooth brush
The average adult have 24 teeth including wisdom teeth
False- the average adult should have 32 to 28 teeth depending on if they have their wisdom teeth or not
What does flossing removes that brushing can not?
Plague and food particles the tooth brush can't reach
What's the hardest substance in the human body?
Enamel, harder than bones
How does chewing sugar free gum help with oral health
carries away food particles
How can stress affect your dental health?
it can cause grinding or clenching which hurts the teeth
You should change your tooth brush every 6 months
False- you should change it every 3-4 months
what is the most important thing when brushing your teeth
brushing for 2 minutes and/ or the technique you use you use to brush
Why don't teeth heal back like bones?
They don't have living cells to repair itself
How does cheess protect the mouth
raises pH levels & provide calcium and phosphate to remineralize enamel
Why is fluoride in toothpaste important
strengths your enamel