True or false
Teeth can regrow if you lose one?
True or false
False! Once you lose your baby teeth and get your adult teeth, they dont regrow.
How many types of smiles are there?
A. 6
B. 11
C. 19
D. 30
C. 19 ,
True or false, you can get vaping induced cavaties?
True!
e-cigarette liquids often contain ingredients that can negatively impact your oral health. While vaping devices are usually marketed as safer alternatives to traditional tobacco products, the sweet flavors typically contain sugars and other sweetening agents that can increase your risk of tooth decay.
Vaping-induced cavities form much like those you get from eating too much sugar. The bacteria in your mouth feed on the sugars in the liquid, producing acids that erode tooth enamel and create cavities. Prolonged exposure to the sweet flavors in e-cigarette liquids can create an environment in the mouth that is conducive to tooth decay, especially if oral hygiene is not maintained.
True or false?
True! Our teeth are composed of 96% mineral, allowing it to withstand high pressure from biting.
What country hsitorically used a mixture of powder consisting of pulverized eggshells and oxen hooves mixed with water as mouthwash?
A. Egypt
B. Chile
C. China
D. No one that is just weird
A. Egypt
True or false, the acidity of the substance is what causes damage to our teeth?
False, the acidity does play a role in enamel erosion but most of the harm comes from dry mouth, tooth grinding, poor oral hygiene and frequent intake of sugary or acidic drinks.
Cotton Candy was invented by a dentist?
True or false?
True! In 1897, Tennessee dentist William Morrison and confectioner John C. Wharton patented the electric cotton candy machine, introducing the spun sugar treat as "Fairy Floss" at the 1904 World's Fair.
When was the modern toothbrush first introduced to the US market?
A. 1890
B. 1910
C. 1922
C. 1930
C. 1930, when nylon bristles and more ergonomic handles entered the toothbrush market.
What susbtance typically sees a unique pattern of cavity development, where the decay typically starts near the gums ?
A. Cocaine
B. Meth
C. Alcohol
D. Marijuana
B. Meth,
Baby teeth are not that important, its okay to not take care of them.
True or false?
False! Baby teeth are incredibly important! Baby teeth act as "space maintainers" for permanent teeth. If a baby tooth is lost too early due to decay, the permanent teeth may shift into that empty space, leading to crowding and alignment issues later on. They also help children learn to speak clearly and chew properly.
Flossing cleans what percentage of tooth surface?
A. 20%
B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 60%
B. 40 %, you miss about 40% without flossing
What substance has a quicker, direct effect on our teeth?
A. Cocaine
B. Marijuana
C. Nicotine
D. Alcohol
D. Alcohol, Since alcohol is consumed orally, the substance has direct contact with the teeth. While some types of alcohol are acidic and others are sugary both can upset the pH balance in the mouth.
Brushing harder makes your teeth cleaner and healthier.
True or false?
False, Actually, the opposite is true! Brushing too hard or using a toothbrush with stiff bristles can wear down your enamel and cause your gums to recede. It is much better to use a soft-bristled brush and gentle, circular motions. Think of it as massaging your teeth rather than scrubbing the
How many types of bacteria make up dental plaque?
A.100
B. 200
C. 300
D. 400
C. about 300 different types make up plaque making it important to floss and brush twice a day.
What substance in marijuana can lead to increased behaviors such as sugary drinks and snacks?
THC, can stimulate the appetite sometimes leading people to eat more sugary options that cause tooth decay.