Health Teeth Quiz--OPEN BOOK

What is a molar used for?

• biting food

• mashing food

• ripping food

• all of the above

The uvula is found...

• on the roof of the mouth over the back of the tongue

• under the enamel of the teeth at the back of the molars

• on the incisors at the front of the mouth

• under the tongue at the front of the mouth

Dentin is found...

• at the outer layer of the tooth

• on the shelf at the grocery store

• inside the pulp of the tooth

• under the enamel

Which of the following is true about fluroide?

• It fights cavities

• It hardens enamel

• It is absorbed by the teeth

• All of the above

Dental sealant is...

• pointy tooth near the incisor

• thin coating of plastic that covers the teeth

• acid that causes caries

• an invisible film

Cuspid is

• pointy tooth near the incisor

• thin coating of plastic that covers the teeth

• acid that causes caries

• an invisible film

Plaque is...

• pointy tooth near the incisor

• thin coating of plastic that covers the teeth

• acid that causes caries

• an invisible film

Gingivitis is a preventable gum disease.

• true

• false

Malocclusions can be helped with braces.

• true

• false

An orthodontist is a doctor who specializes in keeping your teeth clean.

• true

• false