Tooth Trivia
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100
The number of permanent teeth most adults have.
32
100
Dentists recommend brushing this many times a day.
What is two?
100
This actor is known for his role in Top Gun. He has “midline” smile, where his front tooth is centered instead of the gap between them. 
Who is Tom Cruise? 
100
The person who cleans your teeth before the dentist performs your exam.
What is a hygienist?
100
This animal can lose up to thousands of teeth, yet they always grow back.
What is a shark?
200
What sticky film of bacteria constantly forms on your teeth?
What is plaque?
200
The string used to clean between teeth.
What is floss?
200
The first man to be named People's "sexiest man alive" twice. He also starred in the movie, Fight Club. 
Who is Brad Pitt?
200
The majority of dental visits are focused on this rather than treating major problems.
What is prevention / preventative care?
200
George Washington’s denture was made up of predominately this material. (hint: not wood)
What is ivory?
300
The hardest substance in the human body.
What is enamel?
300
The beverage most likely to cause cavities if sipped all day.
What is soda?
300
Around 7.2 million people see this person's smile every year. 
Who is Mona Lisa? 
300
We use this instead of taking the traditional, “goopy” impressions.
What is a scanner?
300
This type of animal’s teeth never stop growing.
What is a rodent?
400
What is the name of an often “silent disease” where you start to lose the bone that supports the teeth?
What is gum disease / periodontal disease?
400
The mineral in toothpaste that helps protect and strengthen teeth.
Fluoride
400
This actor made his breakout debut in 2006 as the basketball team captain for the Wildcats.
Who is Zac Efron? 
400
This is a newer type of x-ray machine that allows dentists to see your tooth in 3D.
What is a 3D X-ray Machine / CBCT?
400
China invented the modern-day toothbrush in this century.
What is the 1400’s / the 15th Century?
500
Bacteria from the mouth has been found in these 3 organs.
What is heart, lungs, and brain?
500
Skipping this at night is especially bad because saliva flow slows while you sleep.
What is brushing your teeth?
500
This actress made her debut in Harry Potter and her character's parents were both dentists.
Who is Emma Watson?
500
The actual name of “laughing gas.”
Nitrous Oxide
500
The Guinness World Record for most teeth in one person’s mouth is this many.
What is 37?