Do you know your dental fundamentals? Protect your teeth with this oral health quiz

1. How long should you spend brushing your teeth?

30 seconds

One minute

Two minutes

Four minutes

2. How often should you see a dentist?

Once a year

Every six months

Every 4 months

At least once a year, and maybe more depending on one’s health

3. Adults who use their preventive dental benefits spend more on basic/major procedures compared to those who don’t.

True

False

4. At what age should a child go for their first dental visit?

Six months

One year old or six months after the first tooth becomes visible

18 months

Four years

5. What’s one of the most common preventable chronic diseases for children and adolescents aged 6-19?

Cavities

Diabetes

Obesity

Asthma

7. What are high-risk factors for cavities?

Family members that have cavities

Eating and drinking a lot of sugary foods and drinks, like soda, especially between meals

Having braces, orthodontics, or oral appliances

All of the above

8. What are some serious conditions that can be caused by oral bacteria and the inflammation associated with gum disease?

Pneumonia

Complications during pregnancy or birth

Cardiovascular disease

Endocarditis

All of the above

9. True or false - Your oral health can impact your self-esteem.

True

False

10. Among working adults who rate their oral health “fair” or “poor,” what percentage indicated they don’t smile often?

25%

45%

65%

None of the above