Basic Oral Hygiene
This quiz will test your knowledge of basic oral hygiene.
- 1.
When is the best time of day to floss?
- A.
Morning
- B.
Mid day
- C.
Night
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. NightExplanation
At this time the most plaque has accumulated on the sides of your teeth and you are about to go to sleep. When sleeping your teeth and saliva glands sit dormant, allowing the most damage to teeth.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the MAIN purpose of flossing?
- A.
Loosen plaque on the sides of the teeth.
- B.
Remove food stuck between teeth.
- C.
As a substitute for brushing.
Correct Answer
A. Loosen plaque on the sides of the teeth.Explanation
Don't be fooled, B is a beneficial outcome from flossing but not the main purpose! The purpose of flossing is to loosen the plaque on the sides of the teeth where a regular toothbrush cannot reach.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Fluoride is beneficial to your teeth. This statement is:
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 4.
When flossing, how should you wrap the floss around the sides of your tooth?
- A.
In a C shape.
- B.
Diagonally, angled towards the back.
- C.
You should not wrap it.
Correct Answer
A. In a C shape.Explanation
A C shape is the most effective method because it allows the floss to contact the most surface area of the tooth.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Realistically, how many times a day should you brush your teeth?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
4
- D.
8
- E.
16
Correct Answer
B. 2Explanation
Some dentists may recommend brushing after every snack or meal (many times per day). This is not harmful and is the best for your teeth, but this is not realistic. The ADA recommends twice a day.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How long should you brush your teeth for?
- A.
1 Minute
- B.
2 Minutes
- C.
4 Minutes
- D.
8 Minutes
- E.
16 Minutes
Correct Answer
B. 2 MinutesExplanation
2 Minutes is a widely accepted time for brushing. Try to spend 30 seconds on each quadrant of the mouth. Remember, brushing you teeth for longer than 2 minutes isn't a bad thing, but with proper technique it shouldn't take longer than 2 minutes.Rate this question:
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- 7.
When eating something it is better for your oral health to:
- A.
Eat is slowly over time.
- B.
Eat it all at once.
- C.
Neither.
Correct Answer
B. Eat it all at once.Explanation
Eating something slowly causes more decay because your teeth are constantly exposed to the food. Eating it all at once limits the amount of time your teeth are exposed.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How much floss should you pull out when you start flossing?
- A.
1-2 inches.
- B.
2-4 inches.
- C.
1-2 feet
- D.
2-4 feet
Correct Answer
C. 1-2 feetExplanation
1-2 feet is a widely accepted number for the proper amount of floss to use. 1-2 and 2-4 inches are too short. 2-4 feet is too long.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Rinsing is necessary after brushing & flossing:
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Brushing & flossing simply loosens the plaque, rinsing is still necessary to remove the plaque from your math.Rate this question:
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- 10.
When should you replace your toothbrush?
- A.
When you get tired of the color.
- B.
When the toothbrush manufacturer release a new model.
- C.
When the bristles begin to fray.
Correct Answer
C. When the bristles begin to fray.Explanation
Once the bristles begin to fray the toothbrush starts becoming less effective.Rate this question:
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