Oral Care
Dentists recommend that you brush your teeth for this long.
What is 2 minutes.
This is the biggest cause of tooth decay.
What is sugar?
You use these items to brush your teeth.
What is a toothbrush and toothpaste?
You should visit the dentist this often.
What is every 6 months?
These drink contains lots of sugar which causes tooth decay.
What is soda?
The substance put on your teeth at the end of your dental visit.
What is fluoride?
The term for bacteria on the teeth.
What is plaque?
This is how often you should floss your teeth.
What is daily?
This is the goal of visiting the dentist regularly.
What is prevention of caries and oral diseases?
Sugary foods and drinks expose the enamel of your teeth to this.
What is acid?
You can rinse your mouth out with this liquid between meals.
What is water or mouth wash?
Another word for cavities.
What is dental caries?
This is the ingredient in toothpaste that prevents cavities.
What is fluoride?
This person performs a professional cleaning at the dentist's office.
What is a dental hygienist?
Dentists recommend snacking on these foods.
What are non-sugary foods (cheese, popcorn, raw veggies, or yogurt)?
Dentists recommend that you use one of these to help you brush for the full 2 minutes.
What is a song or egg timer?
The term used to describe when your gums are inflamed, red, and bleed easily.
What is gingivitis?
This item can be used to clean your tongue.
What is a tongue scraper?
Tooth decay, abscesses (collections of pus surrounded by swollen tissue), or impacted wisdom teeth are revealed by this.
What is a dental x-ray?
Eating sugary foods at this time can be the most damaging to your teeth.
What is before you go to bed?
Dentists recommend this type of brush to minimize damage to your teeth.
What is a soft bristled brush?
84% of 17 year old's have this.
What is tooth decay?
An orthodontist would apply these to your teeth.
What are braces?
These are the individuals you will encounter at the dentist. (4 different people).
Who is the Front desk, Assistant, Hygienist, and Dentist?
Experts suggest that you take break lasting this long between eating foods containing sugar.
What is 3 hours?