Test your knowledge of dentistry & your dental health! Take the quiz & see the answer key at the bottom to see how well you did.
- When should you floss?
- a. Before you brush your teeth.
- b. After you brush your teeth.
- c. Before or after—as long as you floss at least once a day!
- Which beverages are acidic & can cause tooth decay?
- a. Wine
- b. Water with lemon
- c. Diet soda
- d. Coffee
- e. All of the above
- When should children first see the dentist?
- a. Within 6 months of their first tooth coming in.
- b. Once they have at least two teeth.
- c. Once all of their teeth have come in.
- d. Once they’re old enough to talk to the dentist.
- What does fluoride do?
- a. It helps keep plaque from sticking to teeth.
- b. It helps rebuild dental enamel & reverse early tooth decay.
- c. It kills bacteria in your mouth that can cause tooth decay.
- d. All of the above.
- In addition to poor dental hygiene, which of these are risk factors for gum disease?
- a. Genetic susceptibility.
- b. Diabetes.
- c. Smoking.
- d. Medications that cause dry mouth.
- e. All of the above.
- True or False: A hard bristle toothbrush is better at cleaning teeth than a soft bristle toothbrush.
- a. True.
- b. False.
Answers: 1:c, 2:e, 3:a, 4:d; 5:e, 6:b-False.
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