Food/diet and fluoride
Which of the following foods is least likely to cause cavities?
a) Sugary candies
b) Starchy snacks like chips
c) Fresh vegetables
d) Soda
c. fresh vegetables
True or False: With proper oral care a persons permanent teeth can last their whole life
True
How many primary (baby) teeth does a person normal have?
A. 12
B.20
B.20
How often should a person floss?
a. Once a day
b. When theres something stuck in between you teeth
c. once a week
a. Once a day
2. Which of these helps prevent cavities?
A. Eating candy every day
B. Brushing and flossing your teeth
C. Skipping your dentist visits
D. Drinking only soda
B. brushing and flossing your teeth
What should you drink most often to keep your mouth clean?
A. Soda
B. Juice
C. Water
D. Sports drinks
C. Water
At what age do permanent teeth typically start to replace primary teeth?
a) 1-2 years
b) 6-7 years
c) 8-10 years
b) 6-7 years
True or False: With proper oral care a persons permanent teeth can last their whole life
False: there is no primary premolars, and primary teeth are structurally different than permanent (smaller)
How many minutes should you brush your teeth a day?
2 minutes
What is a cavity?
a) A hole in the tooth caused by decay
c) A natural gap between teeth
d) A temporary stain on a tooth
Answer: a) A hole in the tooth caused by decay
2. Where can you find fluoride?
A. In chocolate bars
B. In some toothpaste and drinking water
C. In chewing gum
D. In marshmallows
B. In some toothpaste and drinking water
What type of teeth are the Molars?
A. The teeth in the back of your mouth
B. The front teeth
C. The teeth only on the bottom of your mouth
A. The teeth in the back of your mouth
What is another common name for primary teeth?
a) Adult teeth
b) Permanent teeth
c) Milk teeth
c. Milk teeth
True or False: An electric toothbrush is recommended for brushing with over a manual toothbrush to get a better clean
True
Which of the following is the main cause of cavities?
a) brushing your teeth too much
b) Bacteria in the mouth producing acid
c) Drinking too much water
Answer: b) Bacteria in the mouth producing acid
What does fluoride do for your teeth?
A. Turns them blue
B. Makes them fall out
C. Helps make them strong and fight cavities
D. Makes them soft
C. Helps make them strong and fight cavities
Which teeth are present in permanent teeth (adult) and not in primary (baby) ?
A. premolars B.Molars C. Canines
A. premolars
By what age do most children have a full set of primary teeth?
a) 1 year
b) 2-3 years
c) 5 years
b. 2-3 years
What is plaque?
a) A protective coating on the teeth
b) A sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth
c) A type of toothpaste ingredient
b) A sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth
What is the first sign of a cavity?
a) A visible hole in the tooth
b) Tooth sensitivity or pain
c) Complete tooth loss
d) Swelling of the entire mouth
Answer: b) Tooth sensitivity or pain
How long should a person wait after eating to brush their teeth?
A. Immediately after
B. 30 minutes after
c. 10 minutes after
B. 30 minutes after
How many teeth does an average adult have? (including wisdom teeth)
A. 22
B. 32
C.30
b. 32
At what age do primary teeth usually begin to erupt?
a) At birth
b) Around 3 months
c) Around 6 months
d) Around 2 years
c. around 6 months
What can happen if plaque is not removed regularly?
a) It hardens into tartar
b) It causes gum disease
c) It leads to cavities
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which dental treatment is commonly used to repair a cavity?
a) Tooth extraction
b) Dental filling
c) Teeth whitening
Answer: b) Dental filling