Tooth Truths
Chomp Champs
Brush Hour
Tooth defense
Behind the mask
100
What is the hardest substance in the human body?
What is enamel?
100
Which teeth are used for tearing foods?
What are canines?
100
How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
What is twice?
100
What do dentists call tooth decay?
What are cavities?
100
What kind of dentist straightens teeth?
What is an orthodontist?
200
What part of the tooth contains nerves and blood vessels?
What is pulp?
200
Which teeth are best for grinding food?
What are molars?
200
How long should you brush your teeth each time?
What is 2 minutes?
200
What type of foods are most likely to cause cavities?
What are sugary foods?
200
What tool helps dentists see your teeth better?
What is a dental mirror?
300
How many permanent teeth do most adults have?
What is 32?
300
How many baby teeth do most children have?
What is 20?
300
What tool helps clean between your teeth?
What is floss?
300
What is the pink tissue holding your teeth called?
What are gums?
300
Who cleans your teeth?
What is a dental hygienist?
400
What is the name of the visible part of the tooth above the gum?
What is the crown?
400
What are the teeth in the very front used for biting called?
What are incisors?
400
What mineral helps prevent cavities?
What is fluoride?
400
What is inflammation of the gums called?
What is gingivitis?
400
How often should you visit the dentist for a regular check-up?
What is every 6 months?
500
Demonstrate the action of the platysma muscle.
500
What is the name for when a tooth first breaks through the gums?
What is eruption?
500
What is the sticky film of bacteria on teeth called?
What is plaque?
500
What do dentists use to take pictures of your teeth?
What are x-rays?
500
Do you want to be a dentist? If yes, why?
No right answer!