Come test how much you know about oral health with this toothy quiz.
The Questions
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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) - Old age can cause:
a dry mouth
b. tooth loss
c. tooth decay
d. none of the above - 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 - 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
- B
- D
- D
- C
- D
- C
- A