Tips and Tricks
The amount of time you should spend brushing your teeth.
What is 2 minutes?
This is the biggest cause of tooth decay.
What is sugar?
This is how often you should floss your teeth.
What is daily.
Hardened plaque that forms on teeth
What is Calculus (or tartar)?
Eating sugary foods at this time can be the most damaging to your teeth.
What is before you go to bed?
A mineral which makes your teeth stronger and prevents cavities
What is fluoride?
The number of teeth in adult humans.
What is 32?
What device helps clean teeth by using rotating or vibrating bristles?
What is electric toothbrush.
Type of gum infection where it involves red, swollen and bleeding gums.
What is gingivitis?
An imaging technique used to visualize the inside of teeth.
What is X-ray?
The hardest surface in the body.
What is enamel?
Ingredient in toothpaste that prevents cavities.
What is fluoride?
What term refers to infections and inflammation of the gums? (red, swollen, bleeding gums)
What is gum disease?
Dental Hygenists recommend snacking on these foods.
What are non-sugary foods (cheese, popcorn, raw veggies, or yogurt)?
How much toothpaste should we put on our toothbrush?
What is "pea size"?
Teeth that grind food.
What is molars?
Technique of flossing recommended to prevent cavities.
What is c-shaped flossing?
This is formed when bacteria breaks down sugar in mouth and makes a hole in your tooth.
What is a cavity?
How long should you wait to brush your teeth after eating?
What is 40 minutes?
Hygienists recommend this type of brush to minimize damage to your teeth and gums.
What is a soft bristled brush?
Irreversible gum disease that causes bone loss.
What is Periodontitis?
This brushing technique involves placing the bristles of the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gumline.
What is Bass technique?
This treatment involves applying a thin, protective layer to the chewing surfaces of molars to guard against decay.
What is sealants?
What is 3 hours?