Dental Hygiene Quiz

What is toothpaste used for?

• To make your mouth smell good

• To help clean your teeth

• To change the color of your teeth

• To make your teeth shiny

Why do we need to brush our teeth regularly?

• To make our teeth softer

• To remove food particles and prevent cavities

• To help our teeth grow

• To make our teeth straight

What do you think happens to your teeth if you don't brush them?

• They stay clean on their own

• They will become stronger

• Plaque and stains will build up, leading to decay

• They become smoother

What do you think is inside toothpaste that helps clean your teeth?

• Only water

• Special cleaning ingredients like abrasives and fluoride

• Sugar to make it taste good

• Oil to make it shiny

What types of food or drinks can stain your teeth?

• Water and bread

• Milk and yogurt

• Coffee, soda, and soy sauce

• Carrots and apples

What happens to your teeth when you eat sugary foods and don't brush after?

• Nothing happens

• Sugar helps strengthen your teeth

• Sugar can cause bacteria to produce acid, leading to tooth decay

• The sugar just disappears

What part of your tooth is the hardest, and why does it need to be strong?

• Gums, to hold your teeth in place

• Enamel, to protect your teeth from damage

• Root, to help you chew

• Nerves, to feel cold and hot foods

Do you know how a toothbrush helps to clean your teeth?

• It spreads toothpaste evenly

• It scrubs off plaque and food particles from your teeth

• It makes your teeth whiter

• It pushes food between your teeth

Have you heard of fluoride? What do you think it does for your teeth?

• It makes your teeth softer

• It protects your teeth from cavities

• It changes the color of your teeth

• It makes your teeth more sensitive

Do you think it's possible to remove all stains from your teeth with just water? Why or why not?

• Yes, because water cleans everything

• No, because water can't break down tough stains like toothpaste can

• Yes, because water can remove all food particles

• No, because water makes stains stick to teeth