Caring For Braces
Video quiz
- 1.
Braces help to straighten teeth and improve dental function.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 2.
Why is it important to practice good oral hygiene habits when you have braces?
- A.
Decay can form between braces and wires.
- B.
Wires will break.
- C.
Your teeth will not straighten.
Correct Answer
A. Decay can form between braces and wires. -
- 3.
What will happen if bacteria and food debris stay on teeth?
- A.
A hole or cavity will form.
- B.
Acid will continue to attack your teeth.
- C.
Permanent light or dark spots could form.
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 4.
Which of the following tools help to keep braces and teeth clean?
- A.
Fluoride toothpaste
- B.
Soft-bristled toothbrush
- C.
Proxy brush
- D.
Orthodontic floss & threader
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
- 5.
It’s a good idea to rinse your mouth vigorously with water after eating if you don’t have a toothbrush handy.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 6.
Sticky and chewy foods are great for your braces and teeth.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 7.
Crunchy foods are best eaten in bite-sized pieces.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 8.
Dentists suggest that people who wear braces can do the following:
- A.
Suck their thumb.
- B.
Breathe through their mouth whenever possible.
- C.
Push their tongue against teeth.
- D.
Bite their lips.
- E.
None of these
Correct Answer
A. Suck their thumb. -
- 9.
Sticky and chewy foods can bend wires or knock bands or brackets loose.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 10.
People who experience discomfort while wearing braces can:
- A.
Eat soft foods.
- B.
Use acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
- C.
Eat a few ice cubes to cool off their mouth.
- D.
Use special wax to cover the wires that cause irritation.
- E.
A, b, & d
Correct Answer
A. Eat soft foods. -
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