Your understanding of dental health:

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See the correct answers below:

  1. 1. How long should you spend brushing your teeth? Incorrect
    30 seconds
    One minute
    Two minutes
    Four minutes
  2. 2. How often should you see a dentist? Incorrect
    Once a year
    Every six months
    Every 4 months
    At least once a year, and maybe more depending on one’s health
  3. 3. Adults who use their preventive dental benefits spend more on basic/major procedures compared to those who don’t. Incorrect
    True
    False
  4. 4. At what age should a child go for their first dental visit? Incorrect
    Six months
    One year old or six months after the first tooth becomes visible
    18 months
    Four years
  5. 5. What’s one of the most common preventable chronic diseases for children and adolescents aged 6-19? Incorrect
    Cavities
    Diabetes
    Obesity
    Asthma
  6. 6. What are signs of poor oral hygiene? Incorrect
    Toothache
    Receding gums
    Bad breath
    Sensitivity to hot and cold foods
    All of the above
  7. 7. What are high-risk factors for cavities? Incorrect
    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. 8. What are some serious conditions that can be caused by oral bacteria and the inflammation associated with gum disease? Incorrect
    Pneumonia
    Complications during pregnancy or birth
    Cardiovascular disease
    Endocarditis
    All of the above
  9. 9. True or false - Your oral health can impact your self-esteem. Incorrect
    True
    False
  10. 10. Among working adults who rate their oral health “fair” or “poor,” what percentage indicated they don’t smile often? Incorrect
    5%
    25%
    45%
    65%
    None of the above

Source for quiz answers:

1 How can get kids to brush their teeth, World Health Dental Organization, 2021

5 Parent Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, 2024

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