Dental care
In this lesson, we will learn about how plaque impacts our teeth and we can maintain healthy teeth.
Dental care
In this lesson, we will learn about how plaque impacts our teeth and we can maintain healthy teeth.
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Key learning points
- Tooth decay, plaque and gum disease
- Flossing/Interdental cleaning
- Sugar and impact on dental health
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5 Questions
Q1.
How many teeth are there in a full adult set of teeth?
20
24
28
Q2.
Teeth not only help you eat, but they also help you:
Hear
Taste
Think
Q3.
What are the sharp pointy teeth at the side called?
Central incisors
Molars
Wisdom teeth
Q4.
Why is it important to use a toothpaste that contains fluoride?
Fluoride makes the toothpaste taste nice
Fluoride prevents crooked teeth
Fluoride sharpens the canine teeth
Q5.
Brushing your teeth prevents ...
Roots
Spots
Wax
5 Questions
Q1.
Plaque develops when _______ deposits are left on our teeth
Cheese
Meat
Q2.
What does plaque dissolve?
Carbohydrates
Salt
Sugar
Q3.
Gum disease is uncommon in adults
True
Q4.
We should brush our twice a day but for how long each day?
1 minute
3 minutes
4 minutes
Q5.
Lots of fruit juice can harm our teeth
False