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How Smart is Your Mouth?

Take this quiz and see just how much you know about a healthy (and smart) mouth.

1. As people age, which of the following subtle changes in the mouth might occur?

Dry mouth possibly due to increased use of medications
Increased risk of gum disease
Increased risk of oral cancer
Cavities or decay due to problems brushing and flossing
All of the above
 
2. Colorado ranks in the top three states with the greatest percentage of seniors retaining their natural teeth at what percent?

60.5 percent
85.0 percent
72.5 percent
44.0 percent
 
3. On average, ______ new cases of oral cancer are diagnosed and 72 deaths occur each year in Colorado due to oral cancer.

220
318
150
95
 
4. Seniors should consider the following if they have difficulty in brushing and flossing:

Use a wide elastic band to attach the toothbrush handle to the hand
Enlarge the toothbrush handle with a piece of wood or plastic
Use an electric toothbrush
Tie the ends of floss together, making a circle before flossing
Use a floss holder
All of the above
 
5. What can you do to keep your baby's teeth healthy?

Have your child finish their drink before going to bed. Then wipe your baby's gums with a clean cloth.
Brush your child's teeth with water as soon as the first tooth appears.
Teach your child to drink from a cup instead of a bottle by their first birthday.
Do not to use a bottle as a pacifier, but if you do, give them water in the bottle instead of sweet liquids.
Do not put the baby’s spoon or pacifier in your mouth because it can pass germs from your mouth to your baby's mouth.
All of the above
 
6. To help keep your teeth and gums healthy, limit sugary snacks and eat nutritious foods with choices from which of the five food groups:

Breads, grains and cereals
Dairy, milk, cheese, yogurt
Vegetables
Fruits
Meat, fish, poultry and other proteins like beans
All of the above
 
7. The germs (bacteria) in the mouth form a sticky material on the surface of the teeth called:

Plaque
Gingivitis
Tartar
Acid
 
8. Health and social concerns with smokeless tobacco use include:

Chronic bad breath
Yellowing of the teeth
Tooth decay
Tooth loss
Gum disease, gum recession
Loss of bone in the jaw
All of the above
 
9. Diabetes can make gum disease worse and gum disease can make diabetes worse, true or false?

True
False
 
10. Pregnant women should seek out care from dental professionals during their pregnancy, true or false?

True
False