Dental Questions
How many teeth do kids have?
20
What is the sticky stuff that you need to brush off of your teeth every 24 hours?
plaque
What are the teeth called in the back of your mouth that help you chew?
molars
How often should you floss?
once a day
What is a full coverage single restorative prosthesis also known as a CAP?
crown
What is the name of a doctor you see to straighten your teeth?
Orthodontist
How many teeth do adults have?
32
What is the association that develops standards, conducts research, and advocates for the dental profession and public health?
ADA
How long is the hygiene program?
5 terms / 2 years
True or False.
Babies can be born with teeth.
How many times a year should you go get your teeth cleaned?
2
What is the outside layer of the tooth called?
enamel
What does the ADA stand for?
American Dental Association
What is the name of the doctor that does root canals?
Endodontist
What does it mean to extract teeth?
To remove or pull them.
How many times should you brush your teeth daily?
2 times
What is the term for puffy, inflamed gums?
gingivitis
What popular Christmas movie (from 1990) had a reference about the ADA and toothbrushes?
Home Alone
What is the name of the metal/silver filling?
amalgam
What is the vital or live portion of the tooth called?
pulp
How long do you need to spend brushing your teeth?
2 minutes
What is the name of the person that cleans your teeth in a dental office?
hygienist
What is the only way to effectively clean in between your teeth?
floss
What is the name for a tooth-colored filling?
composite
What is the dental name for vampire teeth?
canines