PSHE Quiz - Oral Health (Answers)
This KS2 PSHE quiz will help you understand how and why to care for your mouth. It also teaches you about the different teeth you have.
Oral health refers to the ability to look after our mouths and teeth. Babies are usually born without teeth and start to grow them through a process called teething at around 6 months. From the age of 6 children start to lose their baby teeth and grow their adult ones which, if looked after, should remain with them for the rest of their lives. It is important to have good oral health because if your mouth is unhealthy it can affect your teeth, tongue, gums and breath. Humans eat and drink a wide variety of items that are made from different ingredients that can affect the mouth in different ways, so you need to clean your teeth regularly and effectively to prevent damage and infections. From the age of 6 children should take responsibility for their own oral health as well as regular checkups at the dentist, therefore it is vital that you know what to do and why you should be doing it.
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Brushing your teeth prevents the build up of plaque. Plaque can lead to tooth decay and gum disease
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Children have an average of 20 teeth with more coming through from the age of 12
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Adults have an average of 32 teeth
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The two top and two bottom front teeth are called your central incisors. The ones next to those are called the lateral incisors
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The sharp teeth at the side are called canines
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The molars are the biggest teeth and are situated at the back of the mouth. They are designed to chew, crush and grind food
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You are advised to visit a dentist for a check up twice a year, more if they have concerns
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You should clean your teeth twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. You can clean them more if you have had sugary foods or drinks
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A cavity is another name for a tooth that has got tooth decay
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Fluoride is important as it prevents tooth decay
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