Your understanding of dental health:
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- 1. How long should you spend brushing your teeth? Incorrect30 secondsOne minuteTwo minutesFour minutes
- 2. How often should you see a dentist? IncorrectOnce a yearEvery six monthsEvery 4 monthsAt 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. IncorrectTrueFalse
- 4. At what age should a child go for their first dental visit? IncorrectSix monthsOne year old or six months after the first tooth becomes visible18 monthsFour years
- 5. What’s one of the most common preventable chronic diseases for children and adolescents aged 6-19? IncorrectCavitiesDiabetesObesityAsthma
- 6. What are signs of poor oral hygiene? IncorrectToothacheReceding gumsBad breathSensitivity to hot and cold foodsAll of the above
- 7. What are high-risk factors for cavities? IncorrectFamily members that have cavitiesEating and drinking a lot of sugary foods and drinks, like soda, especially between mealsHaving braces, orthodontics, or oral appliancesAll of the above
- 8. What are some serious conditions that can be caused by oral bacteria and the inflammation associated with gum disease? IncorrectPneumoniaComplications during pregnancy or birthCardiovascular diseaseEndocarditisAll of the above
- 9. True or false - Your oral health can impact your self-esteem. IncorrectTrueFalse
- 10. Among working adults who rate their oral health “fair” or “poor,” what percentage indicated they don’t smile often? Incorrect5%25%45%65%None of the above
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Source for quiz answers:
1 How can get kids to brush their teeth, World Health Dental Organization, 2021
3,4 An Ounce of Prevention: The link between preventive dental care, better oral health, and overall wellness, Guardian's 12th Annual Workplace Benefits Study, 2024
5 Parent Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, 2024
6 Oral Health Tips for Children, CDC, 2023
7 Oral health: A window to your overall health, Mayo Clinic, 2024
8 Zoe McDonald, 8 Surprising Things That Put You at Risk for Cavities, Health, 2023
9 Oral health: A window to your overall health, Mayo Clinic, 2024
10 The Link Between Dental Health and Mental Health: What You Need To Know, Cleveland Clinic, 2022
11 An Ounce of Prevention: The link between preventive dental care, better oral health, and overall wellness, Guardian's 12th Annual Workplace Benefits Study, 2024
DentalGuard Insurance is underwritten and issued by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, New York, NY. Products are not available in all states.
Source for quiz answers:
1 How can get kids to brush their teeth, World Health Dental Organization, 2021
3,4 An Ounce of Prevention: The link between preventive dental care, better oral health, and overall wellness, Guardian's 12th Annual Workplace Benefits Study, 2024
5 Parent Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, 2024
6 Oral Health Tips for Children, CDC, 2023
7 Oral health: A window to your overall health, Mayo Clinic, 2024
8 Zoe McDonald, 8 Surprising Things That Put You at Risk for Cavities, Health, 2023
9 Oral health: A window to your overall health, Mayo Clinic, 2024
10 The Link Between Dental Health and Mental Health: What You Need To Know, Cleveland Clinic, 2022
11 An Ounce of Prevention: The link between preventive dental care, better oral health, and overall wellness, Guardian's 12th Annual Workplace Benefits Study, 2024
DentalGuard Insurance is underwritten and issued by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, New York, NY. Products are not available in all states.