Tooth Basics
What is the hard outer layer of your tooth called?
Enamel
TRUE OR FALSE
All types of bacteria in the mouth are bad for your teeth.
FALSE
Why is it important to take x-rays of your teeth?
Spotting cavities, checking tooth development, getting ready for braces, making sure your bones are healthy, etc.
What mineral in toothpaste makes your teeth stronger?
Fluoride
What is H2O?
Water
What type of teeth do most people get removed?
Wisdom teeth, third molars
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Which tooth type is most likely to get a cavity?
A. Incisors
B. Canines
C. Premolars and molars
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What protective item do you wear while having x-rays taken at the dentist?
A. Lead apron
B. Cotton blanket
C. Rubber helmet
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How often should you replace your toothbrush or toothbrush head?
A. After every use
B. Every month
C. Every 3 months
In what part of plants does photosynthesis occur?
Leaves
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How many adult teeth do most people have?
A. 12
B. 20
C. 32
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How many teaspoons of sugar are in a can of soda?
A. 2
B. 6
C. 10
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How many x-rays are usually in a full mouth series (FMX)
A. 12
B. 18
C. 25
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How much toothpaste should you use each time you brush?
A. Grain-of-rice sized amount
B. Pea-sized amount
C. Grape-sized amount
What is the outermost layer of the earth called?
Crust
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When do your adult teeth start forming?
A. Before you are born
B. Between 1-2 years old
C. 4-5 years old
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Which drink is the most acidic?
A. Black coffee
B. San Pellegrino sparkling water
C. V8 Splash
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Which scenario exposes you to the most radiation?
A. 4 bitewing x-rays
B. 1 flight from New York to Los Angeles
C. 1 day spent in the Grand Canyon
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Where should you point the bristles of your toothbrush when you brush your top teeth?
A. Angled up towards the gums
B. Straight towards the tooth surface
C. Angled down towards the chewing surface
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondria