Dental Health 3rd grade

the gooey, yellowish material that builds up on teeth between brushing and flossing is called

• grit

• cavities

• plaque

If plaque stays on the teeth more than 24 hours, it can harden and become?

• cavities

• plaque

• tartar

Limiting ___________ snacks is a good practice

• sweet

• vegetable

• fruity

__________ once each day to remove plaque between teeth and at the gum line.

• Run

• Wash out your mouth

• floss

• Eat

Flossing is recommended every ____ hours.

• 2

• 12

• 24

• 50

Children should learn to floss while supervised by an __________?

• pet

• adult

• friend

You should brush several times each day (especially after meals and before bedtime).

• True

• False

The areas of the mouth that are between teeth and at the gum line are at greater risk for tooth decay and inflammation of the gums.

• True

• False