A child should start seeing a dentist at age...
Halitosis is the medical term for...
Toothbrushes should be replaced every...
Which of the following usually precedes gum disease (periodontal disease)?
Gingivitis (gum inflammation) usually precedes periodontitis (gum disease).
True or False: All people have 'Wisdom Teeth'.
It is rare, but some people never get them.
Which is worse for your teeth?
With a meal, there will be a lot more saliva, which washes away more sugar and bacteria from the mouth
Eating a sugary cookie as a snack
Eating a sugary cookie with a meal
True or False: The enamel on your teeth is stronger than bone.
Which of these is best for your teeth?
Raisins can get stuck in your teeth, and soft bread and soda aren't good for your teeth. If you want a snack that's good for your grill, go for the cheese. It helps your mouth make saliva. It can also give your teeth a boost of calcium to make them stronger. And it’s low in sugar.
In Latin America there is no tooth fairy, instead, there is a...
Children in Latin America and Spain grow up hoping for a visit from a hairy kind of fairy -- an impish mouse named El Ratón Pérez.
If your tooth gets knocked out, put it in...
Milk has the best chance of keeping it moist enough, but you'll need to see a dentist within the hour to get it put back.
People once believed that toothaches were caused by...
People thought the pain was due to worms tunneling into their teeth and the pain was when it was wiggling.