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As you may already know, your oral hygiene routine is vital for a strong and healthy smile. If you don’t know everything there is to know about oral hygiene, your oral health can suffer the consequences. So, to make sure you know the best facts about toothpaste, our dentist, Dr. Jaclyn Turnbow, has created this toothpaste quiz. Please feel free to use it to test your knowledge!

1.What is the best toothpaste to use when you scrub your chompers?

  1.      Desensitizing toothpaste
  2.      Fluoride toothpaste
  3.      Whitening toothpaste
  4. You should use a rice-sized amount of toothpaste when you brush.
  5.      True
  6.      False
  7. What does fluoride toothpaste do for my teeth, gums, and smile?
  8.      Strengthens the teeth
  9.      Prevents tooth decay
  10.      Cleans the teeth
  11.      All of the above
  12. Whitening toothpaste successfully whitens the smile.
  13.      True
  14.      False
  15. Why do I need to use toothpaste when I brush?
  16.      It deeply cleans the teeth
  17.      It strengthens the teeth
  18.      It helps prevents dental issues
  19.      All of the above

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ANSWERS

  1. B
  2. B (You should use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste)
  3. D
  4. A (However, it only whitens the smile one to two shades)
  5. D

Did you answer these questions correctly or did you learn something new? If so, good for you! Our dental team is happy to hear that. Please contact Summit Village Dental at 816-287-5650 if you have any questions or if you would like to know more about toothpaste in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. The more you know, the better. We look forward to helping you!