Toothbrush Trivia
Who invented the first tooth brush?
The Chinese
How often should you see a dentist?
What is the yellow buildup around teeth?
Plaque
What is the outer coating of out teeth called?
Enamel
At what speed are you supposed to floss?
Slow and steady
When was toothpaste invented?
100 years ago
How long do dentist recommend you brush your teeth for?
Two minutes
How do cavities form?
not brushing and flossing our teeth regularly
Where should you brush your teeth?
In a circular area around your gums
What does the tooth say in his song?
Brush me Brush me
How long does the average person spend brushing their teeth in their life?
38 days
How often should you floss
Once a day
Poor oral health can affect what other system?
Cardiovascular/the heart
How often should you replace your toothbrush?
Every 3 to 4 months
How is the tooth monster able to climb the side of the tooth?
The tooth was sticky because it was covered in lemonade, candy, cookies, soda and hadn't been brushed
how many bristles is on the average toothbrush?
3500
After brushing should you immediately rinse out with water?
No you should not
How can plaque damage other parts of your body?
Entering your bloodstream, clogging your arteries, and damaging your heart
What type of toothbrush is recommended?
A compact soft bristle brush either electric or manual
How long did the tooth get brushed in the brush me video?
3 minutes
What was the first toothbrush made out of?
Hair from the back of a pigs neck attached to bone or bamboo
Is it possible to rebuild lost enamel?
No it is not
What is gingivitis?
Gum disease
How should you hold the toothbrush when brushing?
At a 45 degree angle
Does the tooth in the brush me video get a cavity?
Yes he does