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100

This type of bite occurs when the upper front teeth stick out too far in front of the lower teeth.

What is an overjet

100

This thin metal wire connects the brackets and helps move teeth into position 

What is an archwire

100

This Pixar movie includes a character (a fish) with orthodontic headgear that kids never forget. 

What is Finding Nemo

100

What was the name of Taylor Swift's album that launched in 2025?

What is The Life of a Showgirl

100

San Diego produces more of this popular California agricultural product than any other country in the nation. 

What are avacados

200

This is what an orthodontist checks when evaluating how the upper and lower teeth fit together 

What is the bite (occlusion)?

200

These tiny rubber bands come in many colors and keep the wire attached to the brackets. 

What are ligatures or ties

200

This singer says in the beginning of her music video "I have taken out my Invisalign and this is the album." 

Who is Billie Eilish

200

Who won the Super Bowl in 2025?

Who is The Eagles

200

What hotel was the first to feature an electric lit outdoor Christmas Tree in 1904?

What is the Hotel Del Coronado

300

This orthodontic expansion technique uses skeletal anchorage to correct maxillary traverse deficiency in adolescents and adults without relying solely on dental tipping. 

What is MARPE (Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion)?

300

What type of braces offer an aesthetic alternative for patients seeking options other than traditional metal braces?

What are ceramic braces

300

What country music star wore ceramic braces in her 40s at the 2013 Grammys?

Who is Faith Hill

300

What was the highest-grossing movie in the U.S. for 2025?

A Minecraft Movie

300

The University of California San Diego's Theodore Geisel Library is named for a writer who might be recognized as what pen name?

Who is Dr. Seuss

400

The type of wire used for braces was invented by who?

Who is NASA

400

What adult cartoon episode labeled "Last Exit to Springfield" is a famous storyline about dental insurance and braces?

What is the Simpsons

400

Girl Scouts are retiring two flavors after the 2025 season, what are they?

What is S'mores and French toast-inspired Toast-Yay!

400

Located on 1455 Market Street in San Diego, the Stay Classy Hostel's name is an obvious reference to a line spoken by Will Ferrell in what comedy film?

What is Anchorman

500

This biological process allows teeth to move when steady pressure is applied during orthodontic treatment. 

What is bone remodeling

500

This rapper made braces part of his public image in the 2000s, long after most adults would have remove them.

Who is Lil Wayne

500

This was Starbucks' most popular drink of 2025, driven by social media, this was a viral off-menu creation. It is so popular it is becoming an official menu item in January 2026. 

What is the Dubai-Chocolate inspired Matcha Latte

500

Which store's famous $1 hot dogs got their start as a vendor cart out front of the San Diego warehouse?

What is Costco