A small cube of hard cheese at the end of a meal will lower the acidity level of your saliva, true or false? True False
Acid in plaque builds up only seconds after eating sugar but it may take over ? minutes to return to safe levels. 10 20 30
Endodontics is the branch of dentistry concerned with treating what? Dental pulp Dental nerves Dental sap
Fluorides are naturally occurring minerals which, in small quantities, strengthen tooth enamel against acid attacks, true or false? True False
How many children each year attend an accident and emergency department as a result of accidental injuries? 2.5 million 5 million 7.5 million
How much toothpaste did we buy in the UK in 1994? 17 million litres 23 million litres 41 million litres
In many cases golden syrup can actually toughen tooth enamel, true or false? True False
Natural sugars, such as those found in fruit and honey, can't cause plaque acid, true or false? True False
On average how long do people spend brushing their teeth during their life? Just under two weeks Just over one month Just under 6 months
Some 250 ml cartons of fruit juice contain 30 gm of sugar - equivalent to 7 teaspoons, true or false? True False
What is the total weight of decaying teeth that are extracted from children every year? 1 ton 4 tons 7 tons
What percentage of adults have some degree of gum disease? 75% 85% 95%
What percentage of people rarely or never floss their teeth? 70% 80% 90%
What percentage of the population rarely or never visit a hygienist? 40% 50% 60%
What percentage of the population still only brush their teeth once a day? 20% 40% 60%
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