Word Quiz on Oral Hygiene

Yes, you brush your teeth every day. But how much do you really know about this important habit? Test your knowledge with our quiz on dental vocabulary.

Choose the correct meaning for:

1. Oral Hygiene
   1. Clean language
   2. The practice of keeping your teeth and gums clean
   3. A shade of lipstick
   4. A type of dental surgery
2. Biofilm
   1. A movie about a person’s life, such as “Ray Charles”
   2. A new kind of cling wrap
   3. An accumulation of bacteria that forms a whitish, sticky film
   4. A tooth whitener
3. Dental plaque
   1. A type of instrument used to clean teeth
   2. Bacteria that accumulate on teeth and gums
   3. An award given at the Dental Oscar ceremony
   4. Your dentist’s framed diploma
4. Inflammation
   1. The body’s response to harmful bacteria
   2. A condition in which your gums become red and swollen and bleed easily
   3. A cause of gingivitis
   4. All of the above
5. Periodontal disease
   1. Any disease caused by bacteria
   2. Tooth decay
   3. Whitish sores on the lips
   4. Gum disease caused by dental plaque
6. Disclosants
   1. Simple dyes that can stain plaque and make it visible
   2. Television reality shows
   3. Dental x-rays
   4. A section of your annual tax report
7. Gingivitis
   1. Any infection in the oral area
   2. Tooth decay
   3. Inflammation of the gums that can lead to periodontal disease
   4. All of the above
8. Dental caries
   1. Gum disease
   2. A task carried out during your teeth cleaning
   3. A technique of orthodontia
   4. Tooth decay
9. Fluoride
   1. A mineral that has been found to prevent tooth decay
   2. The location of a famous dental school
   3. A gasoline additive
   4. A type of house paint
10. Inter-dental Area
    1. Referring to the area between your teeth
    2. The area regular proper flossing will keep clean
    3. Area that wood points and specially designed brushes can be used to clean
    4. All of the above

Answers: 1.    b, 2. c, 3. b, 4. d, 5. d, 6. a, 7. c, 8. d, 9. a, 10. d

How did you do on our quiz? The more you know about keeping your teeth and gums clean and healthy, the better you will look and feel. Contact us today to schedule an appointment or to discuss your questions about oral hygiene. You can also learn more by reading the Dear Doctor article, “Oral Hygiene Behavior.”