National Museum of Dentistry Baltimore, Maryland DENTAL JEOPARDY! Elementary School Edition To BEGIN GAME – Press the F5 key then ENTER twice Grab a pencil to keep track of your score! Sponsored by: Maryland Office of Oral Health Family Health Administration Department of Health and Mental Hygiene National Museum of Dentistry Baltimore, Maryland

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Cavity Creeps 100 Points What is a cavity? A sick tooth A tooth that got knocked out A filling in a tooth A. B. C. Click on the ? To see to the correct answer

Cavity Creeps 100 Points A cavity is… A. A sick tooth Enamel A cavity is… A. A sick tooth A tooth gets sick when acid and germs eat tooth enamel. Tooth enamel is the white part that protects the insides of a tooth.

Cavity Creeps 200 Points What is Plaque? (Plak) A. A cavity in the tooth Gum disease A smelly, sticky layer of germs on your teeth B. C. Click on the ? To see to the correct answer

Brushing and flossing remove plaque. Cavity Creeps 200 Points Plaque is… A smelly, sticky layer of germs on your teeth Brushing and flossing remove plaque.

What does plaque and sugar make? Cavity Creeps 300 Points What does plaque and sugar make? Acid Cake Strong teeth A. B. C. Click on the ? To see to the correct answer

Cavity Creeps 300 Points Plaque and sugar make ACID. Acid destroys tooth enamel. Enamel is the outside layer of a tooth.

If you have a cavity but don’t see a dentist, the cavity will… Cavity Creeps 400 Points If you have a cavity but don’t see a dentist, the cavity will… A. Get bigger Stay the same size Get better and magically go away B. C. Click on the ? To see to the correct answer

Cavity Creeps 400 Points If you have a cavity but don’t see a dentist… A. The cavity will get BIGGER.

How can you keep from getting a cavity? Cavity Creeps 500 Points How can you keep from getting a cavity? A. Brush your teeth Floss your teeth Visit the dentist regularly All of the above B. C. D. Click on the ? To see to the correct answer

You can keep from getting a cavity by… Cavity Creeps You can keep from getting a cavity by… D. All of the above Brush, floss, and visit the dentist regularly. Parents should floss their children’s teeth until they are 8 years old.

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Smile with Style 100 Points How often should you brush your teeth? Once a day At least twice a day Never A. B. C. Click on the ? To see to the correct answer

Smile with Style 100 Points Brush your teeth… B. At least twice a day Be sure to brush after breakfast and before bedtime.

Smile with Style 200 Points How many minutes should you brush your teeth? 30 seconds Two minutes Five minutes A. B. C. Click on the ? To see to the correct answer

Smile with Style 200 Points Brush your teeth for… B. At least two minutes, twice a day.

Smile with Style 300 Points What kind of toothbrush should you use? A. Soft Medium Hard B. C. Click on the ? To see to the correct answer

Smile with Style 300 Points The toothbrush should be… A. Soft

Smile with Style 400 Points What parts of the mouth must be brushed? Brush every tooth – even teeth in the very back! Brush where teeth and gums meet Brush the tongue All of the above A. B. C. D. Click on the ? To see to the correct answer

Smile with Style 400 Points For a clean mouth, BRUSH D. All of the above! Wiggle the brush where teeth and gums meet. Don’t forget to brush your tongue too!

Smile with Style 500 Points Children under 8 years old should floss only with an adults help. How often should you floss your teeth? A. Floss once a day Floss once a week Floss only when you feel something stuck B. C. Click on the ? To see to the correct answer

Smile with Style 500 Points Floss your teeth… A. Once a day Flossing removes food and germs between teeth where toothbrushes can’t reach.

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Healthy Foods 4 Healthy Smiles 100 Points What can you can do to keep your teeth healthy after eating something sweet? Rinse with water Chew sugarless gum Eat a piece of cheese or drink milk (not chocolate milk!) Brush your teeth All of the above A. B. C. D. E. Click on the ? To see to the correct answer

Healthy Foods 4 Healthy Smiles 100 Points To keep your smile healthy after eating something sweet you can do… E. All of the above!

Healthy Foods 4 Healthy Smiles 200 Points What’s the best thing to drink in between meals? Water Soda Pop Fruit Juice A. B. C. Click on the ? To see to the correct answer

Healthy Foods 4 Healthy Smiles 200 Points The best thing to drink in between meals is… Water

Healthy Foods 4 Healthy Smiles 300 Points Calcium makes teeth and bones strong. Which foods have calcium? A. Milk and cheese Spinach and collard greens Oranges, apples, strawberries and papayas All of the above B. C. D. Click on the ? To see to the correct answer

Healthy Foods 4 Healthy Smiles 300 Points Calcium makes teeth and bones strong. D. All of these foods have calcium.  

Healthy Foods 4 Healthy Smiles 400 Points Which is a better choice: Apple slices or Apple juice Click on the ? To see to the correct answer

Healthy Foods 4 Healthy Smiles 400 Points Apple slices are the better choice! Apple slices are crunchy and juicy and they don’t stick to your teeth.

Healthy Foods 4 Healthy Smiles 500 Points What are healthy snacks to eat in between meals? Apple or orange slices Nuts Cheese All of the above A. B. C. D. Click on the ? To see to the correct answer

Healthy snacks for in between meals are… Healthy Foods 4 Healthy Smiles 500 Points Healthy snacks for in between meals are… D. All of the above

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Rock Your Smile! 100 Points How old are you when the last baby tooth falls out? 8 years old B. 10 years old C. 12 years old A. B. C. Click on the ? To see to the correct answer

Rock Your Smile! 100 Points Keep brushing! C. 12 years old The last tooth to fall out is a molar. Molars help you chew food. Keep brushing!

What does a mouth guard do? Rock Your Smile! 200 Points What does a mouth guard do? A. A mouth guards protects your teeth in case they get hit A mouth guard keeps you from talking too much Mouth guards don’t do anything B. C. Click on the ? To see to the correct answer

A. Protect your teeth in case they get hit. Rock Your Smile! 200 Points Mouth guards… A. Protect your teeth in case they get hit.

Rock Your Smile! 300 Points What is a tooth sealant? A. A plastic covering over the chewing surface of a tooth A way of preventing cavities All of the above B. C. Click on the ? To see to the correct answer

Rock Your Smile! 300 Points Tooth sealants are… C. All of the above Sealants cover teeth and help prevent cavities. It doesn’t hurt when sealants are placed on teeth!  

What does toothpaste have that helps protect teeth from cavities? Rock Your Smile! 400 Points What does toothpaste have that helps protect teeth from cavities? A. Mint flavor Bubble gum flavor Fluoride B. C. Click on the ? To see to the correct answer

C. Fluoride (floor-ide) Rock Your Smile! 400 Points Toothpaste has… C. Fluoride (floor-ide)

Rock Your Smile! 500 Points How does fluoride protect teeth? (Hint: Two answers are correct!)  Fluoride makes cavities disappear Fluoride makes tooth enamel stronger Fluoride kills the germs that live in plaque A. B. C. Click on the ? To see to the correct answer

Rock Your Smile! 500 Points Fluoride protects teeth by… B and C! Fluoride makes tooth enamel stronger. Fluoride kills germs living in the plaque.   Use toothpaste with fluoride!

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Answers to these questions are found at Mouthpower Answers to these questions are found at Mouthpower.org sponsored by the National Museum of Dentistry MouthPower 100 Points In Tobacco Station, how many chemicals are in tobacco smoke? A. More than 4000 More than 400 More than 40 B. C. Click on the ? To see to the correct answer

4,000 chemicals are in tobacco smoke. MouthPower 100 Points There are more than… 4,000 chemicals are in tobacco smoke. Nicotine, ammonia, aluminum, butane, copper, arsenic, formaldehyde, and lead are some of the chemicals.

MouthPower 200 Points Answers to these questions are found at Mouthpower.org sponsored by the National Museum of Dentistry In the Cleaning Station, the best dental hygiene plan is: A. Brush twice a day, floss once a day, and have regular dental checkups Brush once a day Never brush and never see a dentist B. C. Click on the ? To see to the correct answer

(Parents should floss their children’s teeth until age 8.) MouthPower 200 Points The best plan to keep your mouth healthy is… Brush twice a day, floss once a day, and have regular dental checkups. (Parents should floss their children’s teeth until age 8.)

MouthPower 300 Points Answers to these questions are found at Mouthpower.org sponsored by the National Museum of Dentistry In the Brushing and Flossing Station, Mouthie learns the right way to brush your teeth is: A. Up and down Wide strokes side to side Hold the toothbrush at a slight angle towards gums and move it in a gentle circular motion B. C. Click on the ? To see to the correct answer

Mouthie learns the right way to brush teeth is… MouthPower 300 Points Mouthie learns the right way to brush teeth is… C. Holding the toothbrush at a slight angle towards the gums and moving the brush in a gentle circular motion

MouthPower 400 Points Answers to these questions are found at Mouthpower.org sponsored by the National Museum of Dentistry In the Food Station, which food has something from five different food groups? Chicken burrito Cheeseburger Hot fudge sundae A. B. C. Click on the ? To see to the correct answer

MouthPower 400 Points Sour cream and cheese are dairy The chicken burrito has something from FIVE different food groups: Sour cream and cheese are dairy Tomato is a fruit Lettuce is a vegetable Chicken is a meat Tortilla is a bread

Do you know the correct portion size? MouthPower 500 Points Answers to these questions are found at Mouthpower.org sponsored by the National Museum of Dentistry At the Food Station, Mouthie learns that eating too much may be just as bad as eating unhealthy foods. Do you know the correct portion size? True False 1 portion of peanut butter = size of a walnut Click on the ? To see to the correct answer

Portion size is important! MouthPower 500 Points TRUE! Portion size is important! Use a scoop of peanut butter about the size of a walnut to make one peanut butter sandwich.

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