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Quiz about Knowledge About Your Teeth
Quiz about Knowledge About Your Teeth

Knowledge About Your Teeth Trivia Quiz


The following questions are about dental knowledge.

A multiple-choice quiz by hygienist. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
hygienist
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
61,967
Updated
Jul 23 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
4269
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Question 1 of 10
1. This assists in the proper chewing of foods. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is another name for bad breath? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. An extra tooth in the normal dentition is called _____________.

Answer: (one word (adjective, refers to the tooth))
Question 4 of 10
4. Should you brush your tongue?


Question 5 of 10
5. Does everyone have third molars...otherwise known as wisdom teeth?


Question 6 of 10
6. Plaque can never be seen.


Question 7 of 10
7. The area between the teeth is called the _________ area. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. If you have no cavities...is it possible to lose your teeth anyway?


Question 9 of 10
9. The upper jaw is called Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The teeth that grind the food are called Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This assists in the proper chewing of foods.

Answer: tongue

The tongue actually pushes the food around inside the mouth, placing it between the teeth for chewing.
2. What is another name for bad breath?

Answer: halitosis

3. An extra tooth in the normal dentition is called _____________.

Answer: supernumerary

Many people have extra teeth which are called supernumerary teeth. Most commonly, they are right behind the top front teeth in the palate.
4. Should you brush your tongue?

Answer: Yes

This helps remove odor-causing bacteria.
5. Does everyone have third molars...otherwise known as wisdom teeth?

Answer: no

Not everyone has third molars.
6. Plaque can never be seen.

Answer: False

7. The area between the teeth is called the _________ area.

Answer: interproximal

8. If you have no cavities...is it possible to lose your teeth anyway?

Answer: yes

A person can lose their teeth to poor gum conditions. The bacteria, if not removed with floss, can progress to the point of destroying valuable bone that holds the teeth in place.
9. The upper jaw is called

Answer: maxilla

10. The teeth that grind the food are called

Answer: molars

The molars have an intense chewing force in the posterior area of the mouth. They grind the food small enough to swallow and to begin the digestion process.
Source: Author hygienist

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