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Dental Quiz

Questions 1-4 of 4

Take our Quiz to see how much you know about caring for your pearly whites!

1) Limit brushing to 2 minutes.

True - Two minutes is plenty for getting plaque off teeth. Scrubbing longer may harm the gums.

2) Always floss after brushing.

False -Experts say to floss before brushing to break up debris and then sweep it away. Flossing at least twice a day is best, but once is enough to keep your mouth healthy.

3) Of these drinks--fruit juice, soda, milk, sports drinks, and water--soda is the most harmful to your teeth.

False - New research finds that sports drinks erode enamel even faster than sodas. Fruit juice isn't as bad as dentists believed, but it turns out that milk isn't as protective as they once thought. Thirsty? Water is the kindest on teeth.

4) Gum disease starts in the 20s.

True - If you still have your wisdom teeth. A recent study by University of North Carolina researchers found that 60% of people in their 20s with all four wisdom teeth showed early signs of gum disease.