12 questions
Our ancient ancestors cavities were caused by the same things that plagues us today.
True
False
Cavities are caused by:
Viruses
Tiny microbes
Cancerous cells
Mitochondria in our saliva
Eating too much _____________ helps to cause cavities.
Meat
Protein
Sugar
Gluten
Diets high in sugary foods cause an explosion of:
bacteria
carbohydrates
sugar
insulin
Too much sugar causes ________________ to be produced which destroys our teeth enamel.
citric acid
carbohydrates
lactic acid
proteins
Our teeth are coated in a protective layer of:
sugars
fat
bone
enamel
Meat heavy diets caused our ancestors to get cavities.
True
False
Fruits, nuts, and grains can cause cavities.
True
False
Fluoride in water and toothpaste helps to strengthen the enamel on our teeth.
True
False
How often should you brush your teeth?
once a day for 2 minutes
twice a day for 2 minutes
once a day for 1 minute
once every 2 days
You should use a _________ bristle brush.
Firm
Medium
Soft
Hard
How often should you floss your teeth?
once a day
twice a day
once a week
twice a week