WONDER #266: What Happens If You Don’t Brush Your Teeth?

Question 1 of 3

The hard outer coating of your teeth is called what?

  1. enamel
  2. dentin
  3. pulp
  4. plaque

Question 2 of 3

If you don’t brush your teeth regularly, bacteria can build up to form a film on your teeth called what?

  1. toothfilm
  2. dentite
  3. plaque
  4. bacfilm

Question 3 of 3

When bacteria break down leftover sugar, what is formed?

  1. grease
  2. toothpaste
  3. candy
  4. acid

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