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Help My Gums!

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who was at the dentist?

a)

Auntie Mel

b)

Jane

c)

Eddy

2.

What was the dentist's opinion about Eddy's teeth and gums?

a)

He was telling Eddy to take care of them more carefully.

b)

He was saying that Eddy's teeth and gums were not healthy.

c)

He was praising Eddy because he has a healthy set of teeth and gums.

3.

When is the common age for people to have complete adult teeth?

a)

1-5

b)

5-10

c)

10-15

4.

What can infected gums cause?

a)

We can lose our healthy set of teeth.

b)

They keep our gums healthy.

c)

They keep our teeth strong.

5.

What are the gums so important?

a)

They make our teeth whiter.

b)

They cause infection.

c)

They hold our teeth in position.

6.

What happens when our gums are infected?

a)

They become white and swollen.

b)

They become red and swollen.

c)

They become red and stronger.

7.

What causes gum disease?

a)

Plaque

b)

Toothbrush

c)

Toothpaste

8.

What should we do to get rid of plaque?

a)

Brushing our teeth gently once a day.

b)

Brushing our teeth gently twice a day.

c)

Brushing our teeth gently twice a week.

9.

Why is flossing our teeth at the end of the day important?

a)

It removes the food particles that are stuck between our gums.

b)

It removes the food particles that are stuck in our mouth.

c)

It removes the food particles that are stuck between our teeth.

10.

What is the length of a recommended dental floss should be?

a)

About 15 cm

b)

About 25 cm

c)

About 45 cm

11.

Refer to your HE textbook page 21: Flossing Tips. Which of the following is the second step of flossing?

a)

When the floss reaches the gums, gently slide it into the space between the gums and tooth.

b)

Follow the tooth's edge till you reach the other side of the neighbouring tooth.

c)

Hold the floss tightly between your thumb and forefinger.

12.

If you have difficulty using dental floss, these are other tools you can use, EXCEPT _____.

a)

electric water flosser

b)

sharp toothpicks

c)

interdental brushes

13.

When is it recommended to visit a dentist?

a)

once every six months

b)

only when we have a toothache

c)

when we are above 50 years old

14.

How long should we brush and floss our teeth every day?

a)

It's around 15 seconds.

b)

It's around 5 minutes.

c)

It's around 30 minutes

15.

What can we do to get rid of bad breath and bacteria?

a)

Eat mint-flavoured candy.

b)

Drink 8 glasses of water.

c)

Gargle with anti-bacterial mouthwash.