5 Brushing and Flossing Dental Hygiene Flashcards

1

What can bacteria turn into?

Plaque
Air
Water
Sunlight

2

What causes plaque to form?

Water
Sunlight
Air
Bacteria

3

How often should you brush?

Once a month
Twice a day
Once a week
Never

4

True or false: Flossing is unnecessary

False
True

5

What can brushing and flossing keep?

Breath fresh
Teeth white
Gums strong
Teeth strong

6

True or false: Plaque can cause cavities

True
False

7

What can cavities cause?

Whiter teeth
Fresh breath
Holes in teeth
Stronger teeth

8

Choose the BEST answer: What can brushing and flossing help?

Fresh breath
Stronger gums
Whiter teeth
Healthy smile

9

Why use fluoride toothpaste?

Prevent cavities
Whiten teeth
Freshen breath
Clean tongue

10

True or false: Brushing removes all food bits

False
True

11

Which problem can plaque cause?

Stronger teeth
Fresh breath
Gum problems
Whiter teeth

12

What can happen if you skip flossing?

Stronger gums
Bad breath
Whiter teeth
Nothing

13

What can brushing and flossing avoid?

Fresh breath
Stronger gums
Painful dentist trips
Whiter teeth

14

What does brushing remove?

Water
Plaque
Air
Sunlight

15

Which toothpaste ingredient strengthens teeth?

Water
Sugar
Salt
Fluoride

16

What can brushing prevent?

Fresh breath
Whiter teeth
Cavities
Stronger gums

17

What does flossing clean?

Cheeks
Between teeth
Tongue
Lips

18

What can flossing prevent?

Gum disease
Fresh breath
Whiter teeth
Stronger gums

19

What can skipping flossing lead to?

Gum disease
Whiter teeth
Stronger gums
Nothing

5 Brushing and Flossing Dental Hygiene

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5 Brushing and Flossing Dental Hygiene

Questions 19