G4 Do Away With Tooth Decay

How many minutes do we have to brush our teeth?

• 1 minute

• 2 minutes

• 3 minutes

• 4 minutes

Which of the following is NOT the right way to take care of our teeth?

• Brush your teeth

• Flossing

• Gargling with mouthwash

• Eating sweets and taking fizzy drinks

It is a disease that is caused by bacteria in the mouth.

• Cavity

• Toothache

• Tooth Decay

• Bad breath

Which type of toothpaste is good for your teeth?

• Herbal Toothpaste

• Tartar Control Toothpaste

• Fluoride Toothpaste

• Flavored Type Toothpaste

Which of the following is NOT a sign of having tooth decay?

• Sharp pain when eating or drinking things that are sweet, hot or cold

• A hole that can be seen in the tooth

• A constant toothache

• Having fresh breath

Choose the following healthy snacks.

(The answers can be more than one.)

• cheese

• yoghurt

• milk chocolate

• mixed nuts

• lollipops

Rinse your mouth after eating your food.

• True

• False

Gargle your mouth five times a day is highly recommended to have fresh breath.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It is recommended to gargle your throat once or twice a day.

It is type of cell in the body that enables you to feel pain or cold

• Enamel

• Nerves

• Dentine

• None of the above

Match the following

• Enamel

• The extremely hard protective outer covering of the tooth.

• Dentine

• The innermost part of the tooth. It contains nerve and blood vessels which keep the tooth alive.

• Pulp

• The soft, pink part that holds your teeth in place

• Gum

• The hard, yellow layer that protects the nerves and blood vessels in the tooth.