1. Health 7
Chapter 14 Lesson 2

2. Healthy Mouth and Teeth
In your notes - Write down at least 3 benefits of brushing and flossing your teeth daily.
When was the last time you were at the dentist?
When was the last time you got a new toothbrush?
When was the last time you flossed your teeth.

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Did you Know? Your teeth and mouth allow you to bite, chew and taste all kinds of food.

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Dental Care 101
Take the following quiz to check your knowledge about oral health.
Gum disease can be caught from
kissing
sharing a toothbrush
neither
both

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2. You can prevent gum disease by
brushing regularly
using mouthwash
both a and b

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3. You’re more likely to get cavities from eating
raisins
pure sugar
an english muffin

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4. Brushing your teeth prevents
a. detached gums
b. root decay
c. both of the above
d. neither a or b

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5. Gum disease causes
tooth loss
mouth sores
cavities

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6. Proper tooth brushing takes at least
one minute
three minutes
four minutes

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7. Gum disease is
bad breath
an infection below the gum line
caused by not brushing

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8. The best thing to do if you can’t brush your teeth after a meal is
eat a banana
chew sugarless gum
use a toothpick

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9. What relieves toothache pain the fastest?
aspirin
clove oil
saltwater

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10. The best way to ensure good dental hygiene is to
brush after every meal
floss regularly
see your dentist every six months
all of the above