Stand up Straight
____________ posture puts unnecessary strain on other body parts.
Poor
To prevent dental problems, people should brush and floss their teeth at least __________ a day.
once
Frequent _________ removes the buildup of perspiration and bacteria.
washing
The longer a food stays in the mouth, the longer time __________ have to form.
acids
Experiments show that _________ is almost as important as sleep itself.
dreaming
Good posture enables bones and ___________ to support the body weight correctly.
muscles
Flossing removes plaque and bits of food from ____________ the teeth.
between
Sweat glands and oil glands become more active during the stage of _____________.
puberty.
Only a dental-care professional can remove hardened ____________ from the teeth.
plaque
More _________ is available to build and repair cells when a person sleeps.
energy
Where is a person with poor posture likely to have pain?
Lower back, neck and shoulders
The most common dental problem of young people is __________ ____________.
tooth decay
What is calculus?
Hardened plaque.
What kinds of foods are especially harmful to the teeth?
Sticky sweets.
Worrying and being angry can produce ___________ fatigue.
emotional
Physical ___________ occurs when wastes such as carbon dioxide build up in the body.
fatigue
Plaque is always forming because _________ are always in the mouth.
bacteria
What glands transfer perspiration to the skin?
The sweat glands.
What are the two best ways to clean teeth daily?
Brushing and Flossing
Who should you clean your teeth if you cannot brush right after eating?
Rinse with water.
What happens when one part of the body moves out of line?
Other parts of the body must move out of line to balance the body.
If pockets form in the gums, bacteria can attack the _________ that holds the teeth in place.
bone
What causes perspiration to develop an odor?
Bacteria
What do bacteria in the mouth use to produce acids?
Sugar
Most young people you age need ___ to ____ hours of sleep a night.
9-10