Dental Hygiene Post-test

What is the main purpose of flossing?

• To make your teeth whiter

• To remove bacteria from between teeth

• To remove food

• To prevent bad breath

Fruits and vegetables contain less sugar than cookies and candy.

• True

• False

What are the soft, sticky deposits on your teeth that can build up and can harm your teeth?

• Plaque

• Toothpaste

• Cavities

• Flouride

How long should you brush your teeth?

• 5 minutes

• 30 seconds

• Until you get tired of brushing

• 2 minutes

What are cavities?

• holes in your teeth from acids and sugars

• Black spots

• silver spots

Your toothepaste should have fluoride in it. What is fluoride?

• A mineral that causes cavities.

• A mineral that gives you fresh breath.

• A mineral that helps protect your teeth from decay and cavities.

How many times a day should you brush your teeth?

• 2
• 5
• 1

What causes cavities?

• Eating fruits and vegetables and brushing your teeth often

• Eating fruits and vegetables and not brushing your teeth often enough

• Eating too much sugar and not brushing your teeth often enough

• Eating too much sugar and brushing your teeth too often

What are your front teeth called?

• Molars

• Front teeth

• Incisors

• Canines

What are your back teeth called?

• Molars

• Back teeth

• Incisors

• Canines