A Toothy Quiz

Come test how much you know about oral health with this toothy quiz.

The Questions

1. A daily oral hygiene routine should involve:
   brushing and flossing teeth twice a day
   b. brushing teeth twice a day and flossing once a day
   c. brushing teeth after meals and flossing once a week
   d. brushing teeth twice a day and rinsing with a mouthwash once a day
2. Another ways you can aid your oral health (besides brushing and flossing) is by:
   chewing on sugar-free gum after meals
   b. rinsing with a mouthwash
   c. visiting your dentist for biannual check-ups
   d. all of the above
3. Gum disease can be caused by:
   plaque and tartar
   b. smoking or chewing tobacco
   c. not using a fluoride toothpaste
   d. just a and b
4. As an adult you should have:
   28 teeth (including wisdom teeth)
   a. 30 teeth (not including wisdom teeth)
   c. 32 teeth (including wisdom teeth)
   d. 32 teeth (not including wisdom teeth)
5. Old age can cause:
   a dry mouth
   b. tooth loss
   c. tooth decay
   d. none of the above
6. Children should first see a dentist when:
   they turn 3 years old
   b. they start school (about 5 or 6)
   c. they start teething (by their first birthday)
   d. their baby teeth begin to fall out
7. Plaque bacteria is removed from the mouth by:
   brushing and flossing
   b. rinsing with a mouthwash
   c. using an oral irrigator
   d. drinking water

The Answers

1. B
2. D
3. D
4. C
5. D
6. C
7. A