ANSWERS
1. How often should you floss?
  • Once a week
  • Before dental checkups
  • Daily
  • Whenever I remember to

    • If you have trouble remembering to floss daily, try doing it in conjunction with something you're sure to do every day - like watching the news.




    2. How much time should you spend brushing your teeth each time you brush them?
  • About a minute
  • Long enough to bother whoever is waiting to use the bathroom next
  • As much time as it takes
  • At least two minutes

    • Brushing for two minutes should give you adequate time to do a thorough job.




    3. How much floss should you break off each time you floss your teeth?
  • Five inches
  • Eighteen inches
  • Three feet
  • As much as it takes

    • Eighteen inches of floss should do a good job.




    4. How many permanent teeth are found in the adult upper jaw?
  • 32
  • 18
  • 16
  • None of the above

    • The entire adult mouth contains 32 teeth, so half of them (16) are located in the upper jaw.




    5. Each year, the average child eats how many pounds of sugar?
  • less than 10
  • more than 90
  • 50
  • 25

    • If you guessed high (and who wouldn't), you're correct.



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