Dentists and
Dental Terms
Dental Terms
A little hole in your tooth
What is a cavity?
How often should you brush your teeth?
What is twice a day?
Limit eating this to avoid plaque build up and cavities
A sticky, slimy substance made of the acid-producing germs that cause tooth decay
plaque
This sugary treat is bad for your teeth
Another name for cavity
What are caries?
When brushing your teeth, you should also brush this
What is your tongue?
Doing this can remove plaque between teeth
What is flossing?
Hardened plaque
What is (pick one) calculus or tartar?
The number 1 chronic disease among children
What is cavities?
How often should you visit a dentist?
How long you should brush your teeth
What is two minutes?
Chewing this after meals stimulates saliva flow, weakens cavity-causing acids, rinses food particles, strengthens tooth enamel by adding calcium and phosphate, and prevents tooth decay
What is sugar free gum?
An infection of the lungs
pneumonia
How often plaque is produced?
What is after every meal?
I assist the dentist when they need help
What is a dental assistant?
How often should you replace your toothbrush?
What is (pick one) every 3-4 months, when bristles begin to show wear, or after an illness such as a cold or the flu
Use this amount of toothpaste
What is a pea sized amount?
What is a dirty tongue?
This dental specialist puts on your braces
What is an orthodontist?
Angle at which you should brush your teeth
What is 45 degrees?
The process of is keeping the mouth, teeth, and gums clean and healthy to prevent disease & dental caries
What is oral hygiene?
Substance with antimicrobial properties that remineralizes tooth enamel and prevents further tooth decay
This area of your mouth is the most prone to tartar buildup
What is behind bottom front teeth?