Dental Cavities Quiz

What causes dental cavities?

• Protein-containing foods and bacteria

• Carbohydrate-containing foods and bacteria

• Fiber-containing foods and bacteria

• Fat-containing foods and bacteria

What do bacteria in our mouths produce when they consume carbohydrates?

• Dentin

• Enamel

• Acids

• Pulp chamber

What is the film containing bacteria called?

• Cavity

• Gingivitis

• Tartar

• Plaque

When does plaque begin to accumulate on the teeth?

• 10 minutes after eating

• 20 minutes after eating

• 30 minutes after eating

• 1 hour after eating

What is used to remove the decayed portion of the tooth?

• Floss

• Toothbrush

• High-speed dental drill

• Low-speed dental drill

What is used to rebuild the missing tooth structure?

• Dental floss

• Toothpaste

• Mouthwash

• Filling material

What is the hard part of the tooth that gets demineralized by acids?

• Pulp chamber

• Enamel

• Root canal

• Dentin

What is the first step in the treatment of a cavity?

• Rebuilding the missing tooth structure

• Removing the decayed portion of the tooth

• Extracting the tooth

• Applying fluoride treatment

How long does it take for plaque to start accumulating on the teeth?

• 15 minutes after eating

• 25 minutes after eating

• 35 minutes after eating

• 45 minutes after eating

What is the name of the bacterial film that forms on the teeth?

• Decay

• Gum disease

• Calculus

• Plaque