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1) Which is the most important when it comes to
choosing a toothbrush?
1. a big head to cover all the areas of your mouth
2. a small head to get into all the difficult to reach
places in your mouth
3. hard bristles to scrub off the food
4. it doesn't matter as long as it is electric rather
than manual |
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2) Which of the following drinks is
the least likely to wear away your teeth?
1. diet cola
2. water
3. sugar-free squash
4. fresh fruit juice |
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3) How often should you go for a
dental check up?
1. at least every three months
2. at least every six months
3. only when you have toothache
4. it depends on whether you have good oral health or
not |
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4) If you have an aching jaw, which of
the following should you avoid?
1. soft food
2. over-the-counter painkillers
3. yawning widely
4. your dentist |
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5) When should you first start
to clean a child's teeth?
1. as soon as a baby's very first teeth appear
2. once a child is about two years old and is
completely on solid foods
3. at about five years old once children are old
enough to brush their own teeth
4. only after their milk teeth have gone and their
adult teeth have come through |
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6) Which of these statements is true
about whitening your teeth to improve your appearance?
1. there are never any side-effects to whitening teeth
2. professional teeth whitening requires a general
anaesthetic
3. once completed, the effect of teeth whitening is
permanent
4. professional whitening can brighten your teeth, but
it is best to discuss the procedure with a dentist as
it may not be suitable for you |
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7) How many people in Britain have
some form of gum disease?
1. about one in 50
2. about one in 20
3. about one in 10
4. most people |
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8) What is the truth about flossing?
1. flossing is bad for your teeth
2. it is OK to floss, but you should stop immediately
if your gums start bleeding
3. flossing is fine if it makes your mouth feel
fresher but doesn't improve oral health
4. regular flossing is an important part of your
dental health routine and you shouldn't worry if your
gums bleed a bit |
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9) Does fluoride in toothpaste make
any difference to the health of your teeth?
1. the fluoridation of toothpaste has hugely improved
oral health
2. no, it makes no difference at all, and fluoride is
now being phased out because it isn't safe
3. it isn't dangerous, but a herbal toothpaste without
fluoride is just as effective
4. nobody really knows because there haven't been many
studies into the area |
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10) If you do want to enjoy a sugary
treat, when is the most 'tooth-friendly' time to eat
it?
1. first thing in the morning or last thing at night
2. along with a meal
3. as a snack on its own
4. it doesn't make any difference |
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