Dentistry Trivia
From George Washington’s non-wooden dentures to the hard truth about enamel, sink your teeth into the facts before your next cleaning.
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
Primary teeth are more prone to decay than permanent teeth because which protective outer layer is significantly thinner?
Enamel
To prevent the growth of bacteria, dentists recommend storing your toothbrush in an upright position to do what?
Air dry
Dental stains caused by external factors like coffee, tea, or tobacco that affect only the enamel layer are classified as what type?
Extrinsic
In modern digital dentistry, 3D printers typically create custom prosthetics and implants by applying materials in what specific structural manner?
Layer by layer
Queen Elizabeth I famously had black and rotten teeth due to an excessive habit of consuming what luxury Tudor import?
Sugar