Year 7

Dental care

In this lesson, we will learn about how plaque impacts our teeth and we can maintain healthy teeth.

Year 7

Dental care

In this lesson, we will learn about how plaque impacts our teeth and we can maintain healthy teeth.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Tooth decay, plaque and gum disease
  2. Flossing/Interdental cleaning
  3. Sugar and impact on dental health

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5 Questions

Q1.
How many teeth are there in a full adult set of teeth?
20
24
28
Correct answer: 32
Q2.
Teeth not only help you eat, but they also help you:
Hear
Correct answer: Talk
Taste
Think
Q3.
What are the sharp pointy teeth at the side called?
Correct answer: Canines
Central incisors
Molars
Wisdom teeth
Q4.
Why is it important to use a toothpaste that contains fluoride?
Fluoride makes the toothpaste taste nice
Fluoride prevents crooked teeth
Correct answer: Fluoride prevents tooth decay
Fluoride sharpens the canine teeth
Q5.
Brushing your teeth prevents ...
Correct answer: Plaque
Roots
Spots
Wax

5 Questions

Q1.
Plaque develops when _______ deposits are left on our teeth
Cheese
Meat
Correct answer: Sugar
Q2.
What does plaque dissolve?
Carbohydrates
Correct answer: Enamal
Salt
Sugar
Q3.
Gum disease is uncommon in adults
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
We should brush our twice a day but for how long each day?
1 minute
Correct answer: 2 minutes
3 minutes
4 minutes
Q5.
Lots of fruit juice can harm our teeth
False
Correct answer: True