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100
This is the side of the mouth that right handed people chew with most often.
What is the right side.
100
This is the recommended number of times to brush your teeth per day.
What is twice.
100
This is the healthcare professional that you will see before your dentist comes in.
What is a dental hygienist.
100
This is the federal health insurance program that covers some dental procedures.
What is Medicare/Medicaid.
100
This is referred to as a "hole" in the tooth
What is a cavity
200
These teeth have a special name, due to the fact that they appear later in life.
What is wisdom teeth.
200
Some toothbrushes now have a special brush specifically designed for this part of your mouth.
What is the tongue.
200
This is how often it is recommended to visit your dentist.
What is every 6 months.
200
Commonly known as glucose, this is an ingredient found in many foods that can contribute to poor oral health.
What is sugar.
200
This is the hardest substance in the human body.
What is enamel.
300
Over 25,000 quarts of this liquid are produced in your mouth throughout your lifetime.
What is saliva.
300
Dentists recommend changing your tooth brush after this many months.
What is 3-4.
300
Nitrous oxide is used as an anesthetic during some dental procedures. Due to its euphoric effects, it is given this nickname.
What is laughing gas.
300
This is a social habit that can lead to oral diseases, lung cancer, and other diseases. It can be identified through yellowing of the teeth.
What is smoking.
300
This is the layer directly below the tooth enamel.
What is dentin.
400
This is the medical diagnosis of the fear of going to the dentist.
What is odontophobia.
400
People who drink this type of drink are 62% more likely to have tooth decay and related dental problems.
What is soda.
400
This solution can be added to water or applied by your dentist to help prevent tooth decay.
What is fluoride.
400
This is one way that a dentist can contribute to public health.
What is patient education.
400
Using anatomical terms, the molars are blank to the canines.
What is distal.
500
This is the part of the mouth that contains the sweet taste bud receptors.
What is the front/tip.
500
If you do not floss, you miss this percentage of the surface of your teeth.
What is 40%.
500
This dental instrument is used to bore a hole into the tooth enamel.
What is a dental drill.
500
More than this percentage of Americans are living with periodontal or gum disease.
What is 80%.
500
This is the type of acid that eats away at the tooth enamel.
What is lactic acid.