Cavity Fighters
Tooth Fairy Facts
100
How long should you brush your teeth ?
A) 30 seconds
B) 2 minutes
C) 10 minutes
B) 2 minutes
brushing your teeth in the morning and before bed will result in clean teeth from getting rid of plaque that can make holes (cavities) and cause gums to get sore and puffy
100
What is the best way to brush your teeth?
A) Only the top
B) Fast back and forth
C) Gentle circles
C) Gentle circles
Hold the toothbrush at a 45 degree angle to the gums and brush the outside, inside and chewing surfaces of each tooth.
200
What is the pink part holding your teeth called? 
A) tongue
B) Cheek
C) Gums
C) Gums
Healthy gums hold your teeth in place and protect them from damage
200
How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
A) Once
B) Twice
C) After every meal
B) Twice
Brushing in the morning and before bed will result in clean teeth and a fresh smile
300
what is the sticky yellow stuff that forms on your teeth if you don't brush?
A) Plaque
B) Cavity
C) enamel
A) Plaque
Plaque is sticky, yellow bacterial film that covers your teeth if you don't brush your teeth regularly and properly
300
What tool do you use to clean between your teeth?
A) Dental floss
B) Toothbrush
C) Toothpick
A) dental floss
Dental Floss Removes food and plaque where your toothbrush can't reach
400
How often should you go to the dentist?
A) Every month
B) Every 6 months
C) Once every 2 years
B) Every 6 months
Visiting your dentist twice a year helps detect problems early and maintains oral health
400
What are the holes or damage in your teeth caused by plaque and sugar called?
A) Cavities
B) Crystals
C) Crowns
A) cavities
Cavities happen when plaque bacteria make acids that eat away at your tooth enamel
500
What does cariostatic mean?
A) Foods that turn your teeth blue
B) Foods that help prevent cavities
C) Foods that stick to your teeth
B) Foods that help prevent cavities
500
What does cariogenic mean?
A) Foods that make your teeth sparkle
B) Foods that taste sour
C) Foods that cause cavities
C) Foods that cause cavities