Understanding Dental Visits

What is a dentist commonly referred to as?

• A mouth surgeon

• A gum therapist

• A bone specialist

• A tooth doctor

What is the correct plural form of 'tooth'?

• Teeths

• Toothes

• Teeth

• Tooths

What are the pink tissues surrounding your teeth called?

• Chewing gum

• Tooth base

• Gums

• Mouth lining

What is a cavity?

• A hole in the tooth

• A type of gum disease

• A dental tool

• A toothache remedy

Why is it important to brush your teeth regularly?

• To prevent cavities and bad breath

• To make them whiter

• To strengthen gums

• To avoid dentist visits

What should you do to schedule a visit to the dentist?

• Send a letter

• Walk in anytime

• Make an appointment

• Wait for a call

What is an X-ray used for in dental check-ups?

• To see the bone structure

• To clean teeth

• To fill cavities

• To whiten teeth

What is the purpose of a dental drill?

• To polish teeth

• To apply fluoride

• To make a hole in the tooth

• To measure tooth size

What is a dental filling used for?

• To cap a tooth

• To extract a tooth

• To clean teeth

• To fill a cavity

What is an implant in dental terms?

• A fake tooth

• A type of toothpaste

• A dental cleaning tool

• A gum treatment