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Tooth or Consequences
You brush them, floss them, and use them to eat. But what do you know about your teeth?
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Quiz ID: #24959
Category:
Science
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Biology
Submitted By:
2thGirl
Question #1
Teeth are made of bone.
True
False
Question #2
The outer layer of a tooth is the hardest substance in your body. This food crushing layer is called _______.
Bone
Enamel
Dentin
Cementum
Question #3
The center of a healthy tooth houses _______.
Nerve
Blood supply
Dentin-creating cells
All of the above
None of the above; teeth are solid
Question #4
Gingivitis, the first stage of gum disease, is generally reversible.
True
False
Question #5
Once a cavity has started in a tooth, it must be repaired because it will never get better.
True
False
Question #6
Plaque ______.
Is created by bacteria
Is difficult to remove
Should be left alone for optimal tooth and gum health
Is not present in children
Question #7
Tartar, or calculus, is another term for calcium buildup and is harmless.
True
False
Question #8
When gums bleed upon normal brushing or flossing, you should ______.
Leave the area alone for a few days to let it heal
Eat only soft foods for the next several days to avoid further damage
Spend more time brushing and flossing the affected area over the next few days
Don't do anything differently because it's normal for even healthy gums to bleed on occasion
Question #9
The MOST likely cause of sudden tooth pain on several upper teeth simultaneously is _______.
Newly formed, previously unnoticed decay
Sinus inflammation
The lack of flossing regularly
Jaw (TMJ) problems
Question #10
After a tooth has had root canal therapy (a "root canal"), the tooth _______.
Is dead and will become brittle
Will still have hot and cold sensitivity
Will not have to be brushed or flossed anymore, especially if a crown is put on it
Isn't there anymore because the root has been removed
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