The Great Body Shop: Let's Talk Teeth

________ will keep the enamel on your teeth super tough, so that it will be harder for acid to eat through it. (page 4)

Which of the following can be bad for your teeth? (page 4)

• Sticky foods

• Fresh fruits

• Fresh Vegetables

Answer explanation

Sticky foods can stick to your teeth for a long time. Brush them off quickly!! 😣

Chewing sugarless gum after a meal can help remove some of the plaque. (page 5)

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Chewing gum is not as good as brushing and flossing, but it is a great idea if you are not home to brush your teeth!

How many times should you brush your teeth each day? (page 4)

• One time

• 2 - 3 times

• It's up to you

• 100

The hole in your tooth made by acid is called (page 2 or 5)

• a cavity

• a pulp

• a molar

• fluoride

Flossing is good for reaching plaque that is... (page 3)

• stuck between your teeth

• made of a lot of sugar

• on your tongue

• from drinks

The invisible film on your teeth that you should brush off every day is called (page 7)

• plaque

• acid

• sugar

If your adult tooth gets knocked out, do NOT... (page 6)

• wash off the tooth.

• keep it wet.

• put it under your tongue.

• go to the dentist right away.

What will happen if you DON'T brush your teeth? (page 7)

• Plaque will build up.

• Your gums will get weak.

• Bacteria can form causing bad breath.

• Your dentist will laugh.

Be careful! Sugary drinks can be unhealthy for your body and teeth.

Which of the following drinks have a lot of sugar? (page 4)

• Energy Drinks

• Water

• Soda

• Chocolate Milk

• Fruit Punch