Quick Dental Quiz: Test Your Knowledge!

Bruxism is a condition characterized by the grinding or clenching of teeth, often during sleep. It can lead to tooth wear and jaw disorders.

Parents should start cleaning their baby’s teeth as soon as the first tooth erupts to prevent tooth decay and promote good oral hygiene.

Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay by making the tooth more resistant to acid attacks from plaque bacteria and sugars in the mouth.

The incisors, specifically the lower central incisors, are usually the first to erupt in a baby’s mouth, typically around 6 to 10 months of age.

Baby Bottle Syndrome, also known as Early Childhood Caries, is a condition caused by prolonged exposure of a child’s teeth to liquids containing sugars, often from being put to bed with a bottle.

AAPD refers to the American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, which is the recognized authority on children’s oral health.

The anterior mandibular area refers to the front part of the lower jaw.

Dentalgia, also known as toothache, is pain in a tooth or teeth, often caused by tooth decay or infection.

Anodontia is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the congenital absence of all primary or permanent teeth.