Improving Oral Health NHS Ayrshire and Arran Oral

Improving Oral Health NHS Ayrshire and Arran Oral Health Quiz for children age 9 -11

Question 1 Why are teeth important? a. To help us chew and digest food b. To help us to talk c. To give our face shape and a healthy smile d. All of the above Answer – d. All of the above

Question 2 What if I was hungry in between meals, what could I have to eat that is tooth friendly? a. Fruit b. Vegetable c. Plain popcorn d. All of the above Answer – d. All of the above

Question 3 What is plaque? a. It’s a sticky film of bacteria which constantly forms on our teeth b. It’s something you hang on your wall c. It’s a large mammal which lives in the sea d. Plaque is the clinical term for ‘bad breath’ Answer – a. It’s a sticky film of bacteria

Question 4 How can I remove plaque from my teeth? a. By brushing twice a day for 2 minutes b. By brushing once a day for 10 minutes c. By forgetting to brush before I go to bed d. You can’t remove plaque from your teeth Answer a. By brushing twice a day for 2 minutes

Question 5 What is the most effective way to brush your teeth? a. Up and down movements b. Side to side movements c. In a circular motion d. Scrub as hard as you can Answer – c. In a circular motion

Question 6 After toothbrushing I spit out my toothpaste but do not rinse my mouth? True OR False True

Question 7 How long should we spend on brushing our teeth? a. b. c. d. 4 minutes 40 seconds 2 minutes 24 hours Answer – c. 2 minutes

Question 8 What is the proper name for gum disease? a. Disease of the mouth b. Diseased pink gums c. Bright red gums d. Gingivitis Answer – d. Gingivitis

Question 9 What is the strongest thing in our body? a. Enamel b. Eyes c. Hair d. Toe nails Answer – a. Enamel

Question 10 How often should I visit the dentist? a. As often as the dentist recommends b. Every 3 years c. Every month d. Whenever you have toothache Answer a. As often as the dentist recommends

Question 11 What 3 things can lead to tooth decay? a. Saliva, sugar and sweets b. Plaque, milk and water c. Plaque, sugar and time d. Toothpaste, water and sugar Answer – c. Plaque, sugar and time

Question 12 What can I have to drink between meals that is tooth friendly? a. Milk b. Water c. Diet Drinks d. Milk and Water Answer - d. Milk and Water

Question 13 What is the best toothbrush to use? a. A small headed toothbrush b. A large headed toothbrush c. A toothbrush that plays music d. The most expensive toothbrush Answer a. A small headed toothbrush

Question 14 If you like cake, sweets and biscuits but don’t want tooth decay, what can be done to prevent it? a. Only eat them at snack time b. Eat them very quickly c. Have them for breakfast d. Keep them only to mealtimes Answer d. Keep them only to mealtimes

Question 15 What toothpaste is recommended as being the most effective at strengthening our teeth? a. Between 1300 and 1500 parts per million fluoride b. 500 ppm fluoride c. The dog’s toothpaste d. No fluoride Answer a. Between 1300 and 1500 ppm fluoride

Question 16 Sometimes when I brush my teeth I notice my gums start to bleed, what does it mean? a. A sign that my gums may be unhealthy b. I am a vampire c. I need to replace my toothbrush d. My gums are healthy Answer a. A sign that my gums may be unhealthy

Question 17 When should we brush our teeth? a. Morning b. After lunch c. Morning and before bed d. At the weekend Answer - c. Morning and before bed

Question 18 What are the benefits of fluoride? a. Makes cakes taste nice b. Strengthens tooth enamel c. I can eat whatever I want d. Fluoride toothbrushes clean teeth better Answer b. Strengthens tooth enamel

Question 19 How much toothpaste do we need to use? a. A pea sized amount b. An onion sized amount c. As much as I can get on the brush d. Depends on the amount of plaque Answer – a. A pea sized amount

Question 20 What is fluoride? a. An ingredient used in baking b. A type of flower c. A natural mineral found in foods and water d. A type of toothbrush Answer c. A natural mineral found in foods and water

What to remember • Brush teeth well twice a day using a 1300 – 1500 parts per million fluoride toothpaste • Keep sugary snacks and drinks to mealtimes • Visit your Dentist regularly