Tooth Care

Test your knowledge

Answer the questions below and make a note of your answers.

1. How often should you visit your dentist?
a) Whenever a problem occurs
b) Every month
c) Between 6 and 12 months

2. What is the best toothbrush to use?
a) A small headed soft bristle brush
b) A large soft bristle brush
c) A denture brush

3. What would be the best toothpaste to use?
a) A bicarbonate one
b) A flouride one
c) A flouride free one

4. What amount of toothpaste should we use? a) As much as possible
b) A pin head amount
c) A pea sized amount

5. Which drink might damage teeth between meals?
a) Coke
b) Water
c) Milk

Answers

Answers - 10 points each 1 - C
2 - A
3 - B
4 - C
5 - A

Score

10 points or less - Poor. You need to increase your knowledge of tooth care, ask your dentist for more information.

20 - 40 points - Good. You have a good general knowledge of dental care, talk to your dentist to see if there are ways to improve your tooth care.

50 points - Excellent. Keep up the good work and talk to your dentist for more tips and hints for improving your dental hygiene.

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