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Tooth Decay

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is tooth decay?

a)

Rotting teeth

b)

Eating too much sugary foods and needing a filling

c)

Decay of the outer surface of a tooth as a result of bacterial action

d)

Shiny white teeth

2.

Which of these are causes of tooth decay

a)

Diet high in sugary foods

b)

Diet low in fruit and vegetables

c)

Not brushing teeth twice daily

d)

Not visiting the dentist regularly

3.
A sticky material that forms on teeth is called?
a)
Dental plaque
b)
Mouth guard
c)
Health care product
d)
Physical fitness
4.

the hardest substance in your body

a)

molars

b)

cavity

c)

plaque

d)

enamel

5.

What are cavities?

a)

holes in your teeth

b)

black spots

c)

silver spots

6.

--------- combines with -------- to weaken the enamel which leads to tooth decay.

a)

Chocolates and food

b)

More acids and plaque

c)

Glucose and plaque

7.

Sugar containing foods are bad for our teeth?

a)

True

b)

False

8.

If you clean your teeth, the bacteria can still feed and produce acid.

a)

True

b)

False

9.
Who is a doctor who cares for your teeth?
a)
dentist
b)
cardiologist
c)
optometrist
10.

Milk helps to build strong teeth and bones.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

What does oral hygiene relate to?

a)

Clean feet

b)

Clean clothing

c)

Keeping your skin clean

d)

Keeping your mouth clean

12.

You should brush your teeth for two minutes after every meal.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

What can tooth decay cause?

a)

Bad breath

b)

Tooth ache

c)

Infection

d)

All of the above

14.

Which should be in your toothpaste?

a)

iron

b)

calcium

c)

flouride