What Do You Know About Wrigley's Chewing Gum? Trivia Quiz

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1.

The drop in pH after eating or drinking usually takes no more than:
- A.
  
  A. 2 minutes
- B.
  
  B. 5 minutes
- C.
  
  C. 8 minutes
- D.
  
  D. 12 minutes
Correct Answer
B. B. 5 minutes

Explanation
After eating or drinking, the pH in the mouth drops due to the production of acids by bacteria. This drop in pH is a result of the bacteria breaking down the carbohydrates present in the food or drink. Typically, this process takes no more than 5 minutes.

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2.

A recent health economics study has found that if all 12 year-olds across the UK chewed sugarfree gum 3 times per day, the NHS could save up to:
- A.
  
  A. £2.4 million per year
- B.
  
  B. £6 million per year
- C.
  
  C. £8.2 million per year
Correct Answer
C. C. £8.2 million per year

Explanation
If all 12 year-olds across the UK chewed sugarfree gum 3 times per day, the NHS could save up to £8.2 million per year. This suggests that chewing sugarfree gum has potential health benefits that could reduce the need for certain healthcare services and treatments. By preventing dental issues and promoting oral health, the NHS would spend less on dental procedures and treatments, resulting in significant cost savings.

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3.

Increased saliva flow from chewing sugarfree gum after eating and drinking is beneficial for your patients oral health because it helps: (mark all that apply)
- A.
  
  A. Promote remineralisation of tooth enamel
- B.
  
  B. Reduce the risk of tooth decay
- C.
  
  C. Neutralise plaque acids
- D.
  
  D. Remove food debris
- E.
  
  E. Prevent receding gums
Correct Answer(s)
A. A. Promote remineralisation of tooth enamel
B. B. Reduce the risk of tooth decay
C. C. Neutralise plaque acids
D. D. Remove food debris

Explanation
Chewing sugarfree gum after eating and drinking can increase saliva flow, which has several benefits for oral health. Firstly, increased saliva flow helps promote remineralisation of tooth enamel, which can strengthen and repair damaged enamel. Secondly, it can reduce the risk of tooth decay by helping to wash away food particles and bacteria from the mouth. Thirdly, saliva can neutralize plaque acids, which can help prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Lastly, chewing gum can help remove food debris from the teeth, reducing the risk of plaque buildup and gum inflammation.

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4.

What product did Wrigley's originally market, only adding their chewing gum to the package as an extra?
- A.
  
  Baking Powder
- B.
  
  Boot Polish
- C.
  
  Flour
- D.
  
  Toothpaste
Correct Answer
A. Baking Powder

Explanation
Wrigley's originally marketed baking powder, only adding their chewing gum to the package as an extra. This means that the company primarily sold baking powder and later introduced their chewing gum as an additional product.

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5.

Wrigley Jr. began packaging chewing gum in
- A.
  
  1892
- B.
  
  1899
- C.
  
  1877
- D.
  
  1835
Correct Answer
A. 1892

Explanation
The correct answer is 1892. This means that Wrigley Jr. started packaging chewing gum in 1892.

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What Do You Know About Wrigley's Chewing Gum? Trivia Quiz

The drop in pH after eating or drinking usually takes no more than:

A recent health economics study has found that if all 12 year-olds across the UK chewed sugarfree gum 3 times per day, the NHS could save up to:

Increased saliva flow from chewing sugarfree gum after eating and drinking is beneficial for your patients oral health because it helps: (mark all that apply)

What product did Wrigley's originally market, only adding their chewing gum to the package as an extra?

Wrigley Jr. began packaging chewing gum in