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The Importance of Brushing Your Teeth

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What do teeth help you do?

a)

Paint a picture

b)

Sing a song

c)

Fly a kite

d)

Chew food

2.

What did people use to brush their teeth in ancient times?

a)

Twigs

b)

Toothpaste

c)

Toothbrush

d)

Soap

3.

What is the sticky film on your teeth called?

a)

Frosting

b)

Paint

c)

Plaque

d)

Glue

4.

What can happen if you don't brush your teeth?

a)

They will grow longer

b)

They will turn blue

c)

They can fall out

d)

They will become invisible

5.

What did the Chinese use to make the first toothbrush?

a)

Horse hair

b)

Pig's bristles

c)

Feathers

d)

Cotton

6.

What can bacteria in your mouth turn sugar into?

a)

Juice

b)

Salt

c)

Water

d)

Acid

7.

What is the outer coating of your teeth called?

a)

Cover

b)

Enamel

c)

Shell

d)

Skin

8.

What is a gum disease caused by plaque called?

a)

Gingivitis

b)

Flu

c)

Cold

d)

Cough

9.

What should you do to keep your teeth healthy?

a)

Brush and floss

b)

Eat candy

c)

Skip meals

d)

Drink soda

10.

How long does an average person spend brushing their teeth in a lifetime?

a)

100 days

b)

10 days

c)

1 year

d)

38.5 days

11.

What is unique about everyone's teeth?

a)

They are made of gold

b)

They are all the same

c)

They are invisible

d)

They are like fingerprints

12.

What did people use to clean their teeth before toothpaste?

a)

Honey

b)

Lemon juice

c)

Milk

d)

Butter

13.

What is the purpose of dental floss?

a)

To paint walls

b)

To tie shoes

c)

To clean between teeth

d)

To sew clothes

14.

What can acid from bacteria cause on your teeth?

a)

Flowers

b)

Rainbows

c)

Cavities

d)

Stars

15.

What should you do regularly to maintain oral health?

a)

Drink only soda

b)

Eat lots of candy

c)

Skip brushing

d)

Visit the dentist