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26 Cards in this Set
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How often should you floss your teeth?
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every day
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What are some examples of good dental choices for snacks?
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popcorn, plain yogurt, eggs, fruits, vegetables, whole-wheat bread, nuts & seeds, whole grain cereal, meat, milk, cheese,salads, muffins
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How many teeth will you have?
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32
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Who checks your teeth for cavities?
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dentist
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How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
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twice
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How often should you replace your toothbrush?
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about every 3 months
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Name the 3 types of teeth?
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molars
canines incisors |
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What is the tough, shiny, white outer surface of the tooth called?
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Enamel
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What part of your teeth sends messages of hot, cold, or pain to your brain?
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Nerves
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What part of your tooth is harder than bone?
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Dentin
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What hard yellowish, bone tissue covers the root of the tooth?
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Cementum
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What is the soft center of a tooth called?
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Pulp
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Which teeth are for tearing?
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pointed teeth
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What can be the biggest enemy to our teeth?
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frequent snacking
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What is the greatest protection against tooth decay?
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Flouride
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How many times a year should you have your teeth checked?
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twice (2) times
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True or False
You should brush your tongue when you brush your teeth? |
True
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Which teeth are for crunching?
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back teeth
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What part of your tooth holds it in place in your mouth?
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Root
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Name 4 don'ts concerning dental safety.
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Don't push other children.
don't throw a bat after hitting a ball. Don't put foreign objects in your mouth. Don't stand on swings, slides, or furniture. |
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What do you call the visible part of a tooth?
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Crown
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Which teeth are for munching?
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bottom teeth
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What do you call the soft tissue that surrounds the base of the teeth?
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Gums
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What are some poor dental choices for snacks?
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raisins, pudding, dried fruits, chocolate milk, ice cream, fruit leather, milkshakes, granola bars
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What tools do you use to take care of your teeth?
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toothbrush
dental floss flouride |
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Which teeth are for biting?
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front teeth
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