Brushing
How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
At least twice a day. Some people do it 3 times a day if they also brush their teeth after lunch.
What is it called when one cleans the space between their teeth with a waxy white string to remove food and other particles.
Flossing
How long should you brush your teeth every day?
1. One Minute
2. Two Minutes
3. 45 Hours
You should brush your teeth for 2 minutes at a time, twice a day.
Does brushing your teeth also help your gums stay healthy?
1. Yes
2. No
Yes, brushing your teeth also help your gums stay healthy.
Plaque that comes from food and sugar stuck on teeth can build up in the gums, which can become infected and start to go further and further up the tooth.
Drink plenty of Water, avoid Alcohol and Tobacco (like Cigarettes), and try to use sugarless gums.
If you struggle to move your arm around while brushing your teeth, what type of toothbrush can help you?
An electric toothbrush: One with batteries that are disposable after 2-4 weeks or so, or the nicer ones that plug into an outlet.
What chemical is in BOTH our toothpaste and tap water that prevents cavities?
Flouride. Flouride helps prevent cavities and is also in our tap water to help us.
In what order should you brush your teeth and floss and use mouthwash
teeth, floss, mouthwash
Do your gums regrow if they are damaged?
They will not completely re-grow, but there are treatments that can help you get back to a healthier place. It is important to treat these issues early so that surgery is not needed to fix them.
At least once a year, maybe more if you have cavities or other conditions that need to be treated.
Oh no! You are completely out of toothpaste. Which of the following can you use to clean your teeth in an emergency?
1. Ketchup
2. Dandelions
3. Baking Soda
Baking Soda!
How do you know it is time to replace a toothbrush?
When the hairs are all splayed out all over the place, and no longer are pointing up at all. Usually 2-3 months is how long you should use the same toothbrush, depending on how it looks.
What type of foods are drinks are better on the teeth.
1. hot cocoa
2. cold water
Cold water is better on teeth. Hot drinks are sticky, and can stain teeth.
Uh oh! Someone needs a gum surgery. They need to take soft tissue- the softer parts of the body that protect bones and organs - to fix it. Where may they take this tissue from?
The top of the mouth
Is gingevitus a disease in the teeth or the gums?
Gingivitus is a disease of the gums.
It causes irritation, redness and swelling (inflammation) of your gingiva, the part of your gum around the base of your teeth. I
On the outside and inside of your teeth, should you brush using
1. Only up and down strokes
2. Only Circular Strokes
3. Both Up and Down as well as Circular Strokes
You should brush the outside and inside of your teeth with Both Up and Down as well as Circular Strokes.
Some foods are better for your teeth than others. Let us see if you can pick the better foods.
Meal #1: Apples, Non-Buttered Popcorn, Cucumbers, Lettuce, Cheese
Meal #2: Diet Coke, Bagels, Cakes, Chips, Candy
Meal #1 is better at keeping your mouth clean.
Most of these foods are firm and crisp, with less sugar in them than Meal #2. These foods can act like "scrubbers" on your teeth.
What is it called when sugar gets stuck in your teeth, sometimes looking like a little black dot.
A Cavity
What is a gum line?
1. The line where the teeth meet the gums
2. The line in between each tooth
The line where the teeth meet the gums.
What are dentures?
1. False teeth that are removable
2. Fake eyes you can use in a Halloween costume
What are dentures?
1. False teeth that are removable
You brush your teeth with your toothbrush, but what else should you brush with your toothbrush?
1. The Top of Your Tongue
2. Your Lips
1. You should also brush the top of your tongue with toothpaste
Why? Bacteria grow on the tongue and can make your breath smell worse even if you already brushed your teeth.
Which foods and drinks can stain your teeth yellow?
1. Coffee
2. Apples
3. Cheese
4.
1. Coffee can stain teeth.
Other common beverages that stain teeth are tea, wine, and soda.
Are there nerves inside of teeth?
Yes there are
What color are your gums?
Pink. They may get red if they are infected.
Do you always need to remove wisdom teeth?
Not unless they are pushing through your other teeth or causing you pain