pH
This scale is used to measure how acidic or basic something is.
What is the pH scale?
The amount of time you should brush your teeth each time.
What is 2 minutes?
This common morning beverage is highly acidic and contributes to enamel erosion.
What is coffee?
T/F Sugar-free gum can help prevent cavities.
(What is true?)
This is the outermost layer of the tooth that protects it from damage.
What is enamel?
The opposite of an acid is called this.
What is a base?
You should floss your teeth this many times per day.
What is once?
True or False: Acid erosion can be reversed completely.
What is false? Enamel cannot regrow once it is lost.
True or False: Water has a very acidic pH.
What is false? Pure water has a neutral pH of 7.
True or False: Teeth are stronger than bones.
What is true?
A pH of 7 is considered this.
What is neutral?
T/F If you don’t brush your tongue, your breath can stink.
What is true?
When acids wear away at your teeth for a long time, you can be at a higher risk for what?
What are cavities?
This type of drink is often marketed as healthy but is highly acidic and can erode enamel.
What is fruit juice?
The number of adult teeth in a full set.
What is 32?
A substance with a pH below 7 is called this.
What is acidic?
This mineral, found in toothpaste, helps protect enamel.
What is fluoride?
One way to tell if enamel is wearing away is if your teeth become this.
What is sensitive?
Drinking these drinks instead of soda can help protect your teeth from acid erosion.
What is water or milk?
Enamel cannot do this once it is lost.
What is grow back?
The pH of our mouths is approximately this number.
What is 7.4?
You should wait this long after eating before brushing your teeth.
What is 30 minutes?
What is the pH level at which enamel starts to dissolve?
What is 5.5?
This crunchy fruit can help clean your teeth naturally.
What is an apple?
The approximate number of bacteria living inside your mouth right now.
What are billions?