Cavity Fighters
Tooth Fairy Facts
100

How long should you brush your teeth ? 

A) 30 seconds

B) 2 minutes

C) 10 minutes 

B) 2 minutes 

brushing your teeth in the morning and before bed will result in clean teeth from getting rid of plaque that can make holes (cavities) and cause gums to get sore and puffy

100

What is the best way to brush your teeth? 

A) Only the top

B) Fast back and forth

C) Gentle circles 

C) Gentle circles

Hold the toothbrush at a 45 degree angle to the gums and brush the outside, inside and chewing surfaces of each tooth. 

200

What is the pink part holding your teeth called?

A) tongue 

B) Cheek   

C) Gums

C) Gums 

200

How many times a day should you brush your teeth? 

A) Once

B) Twice

C) After every meal 

B) Twice 


300

what is the sticky yellow stuff that forms on your teeth if you don't brush? 

A) Plaque

B) Cavity 

C) enamel 

A) Plaque 

Sticky yellow film that makes your toothbrush work extra hard

300

What tool do you use to clean between your teeth?

A) Dental floss

B) Toothbrush

C) fork

A) dental floss 

Removes food and buildup where your toothbrush can't reach 

400

How often should you go to the dentist?

A) Every month

B) Every 6 months

C) Once every 2 years 

B) Every 6 months

Visiting your dentist twice a year helps the dentist get rid of any mouth monsters and detect cavities

400

What are the holes or dark spots in your teeth caused by plaque and sugar called?

A) Cavities

B) Crystals

C) Polka dots

A) cavities 

500

What do healthy foods do?

A) Turn teeth blue

B) Prevent cavities

C) Stick to your teeth

B) Prevent cavities 

500

What do high-sugar foods do? 

A) Make your teeth sparkle

B) Make your breath smell like flowers

C) Cause cavities 

C) Cause cavities