Tooth Anatomy
How many permanent teeth do adults normally have?
What is 32?
Which U.S. president was rumored to have wooden teeth?
Who is George Washington?
The first electric toothbrush was invented in which decade?
What is the 1950s?
How long should you brush your teeth each time?
What is 2 minutes?
True or False: Tooth enamel is made up mostly of water.
What is False?
The hardest substance in the human body is found on teeth. What is it?
What is the enamel?
This boxer is known for his gold teeth.
Who is Mike Tyson?
The first bristle toothbrush was make in ____
HINT: Its a country on the eastern side of the world
What is China?
What is the plaque that hardens on teeth?
What is calculus? (or tartar)
What fruit can help naturally whiten teeth due to malic acid?
What are apples? (or strawberries)
Humans get two sets of teeth in their lifetime. What are they called?
What is primary & permanent teeth?
Which movie features a giant shark with terrifying teeth?
What is Jaws?
The first dental school in the world was founded in 1840, in which U.S. state?
What is Maryland? (Baltimore College of Dental Surgery)
Which vitamin is especially important for gum health?
What is Vitamin C?
Which animal has teeth that never stops growing?
What are rodents?
What type of tooth is used for tearing food?
What is canines?
The tooth fairy tradition originated in the ___ century?
Before toothpaste what did people use to clean their teeth?
What is charcoal?
How often should you change your toothbrush?
What is every 3 months?
The _____ _______ holds the tooth in place inside the jawbone.
What is the Periodontal Ligament
Who had the nickname, "The Girl with the Million-Dollar Smile"?
Who is Shirley Temple?
Before modern fillings, people once used, ____ to fill cavities.
What is Lead?
Fill in the blank: It is recommended to visit the dentists every ___ weeks.
What is approximately 26 weeks? (will accept 25 & 27 weeks)
Fill in the blank: Teeth are as unique as _____ ; no two people have the same.
What are fingerprints?