Comparing toothpaste (non-statutory) | Science | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

Which of these things help to keep your teeth and gums healthy?

electric screwdriver

electric toothbrush ✓

fluoride toothpaste ✓

sweeping brush

dental floss ✓
To keep your teeth and gums healthy, you need to brush your teeth at least ______ a day.

'twice' ✓
______ is a sticky substance that forms a coating on your teeth and gums.

'plaque' ✓
What is the surface of the tooth called that can be damaged by the sugary food we eat?

root

gum

enamel ✓

jaw

plaque
What can happen to your teeth if you consume too many sugary foods and drinks?

They grow larger.

They grow smaller.

Teeth will get whiter and stronger.

Teeth can decay and fall out or need to be removed. ✓
What does this graph about sugar in drinks show?

Cordial is the healthiest drink.

There is no sugar in orange juice and diet cola.

There is no sugar in water and diet cola. ✓

Cola contains the most amount of sugar. ✓

Different drinks weigh different amounts in grams.

Which of these things is a function of toothpaste?

Helps you to smile.

Helps to create cavities.

Helps your breath to stay fresh. ✓

Helps to remove food and plaque when brushing. ✓

Helps to make teeth decay quicker.
Toothpaste is a key part of your __________ routine.

hourly

daily ✓

monthly

yearly
Which of these foods and drinks in your diet will damage your teeth the most?

cake ✓

salad

water

sugary drink ✓
______ can damage teeth by causing yellow stains on the surface of the teeth. This may need a special toothpaste to remove.

brushing teeth

hand washing

exercise

smoking ✓
What did scientists from the past develop to help reduce tooth decay?

false teeth

sugary food

toothbrushes ✓

hairbrushes

toothpaste ✓
Scientists test different ______ in toothpaste, such as fluoride and flavourings, to compare how effective they are.

'ingredients' ✓

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Toothpaste is a key part of your daily hygiene routine. It helps to remove food and plaque from your teeth and gums.
Different diets and lifestyle choices, like eating sugary foods and smoking, can affect tooth health.
Scientists from the past developed toothbrushes and toothpaste to help reduce tooth decay.
Different toothpaste contains different ingredients to support healthy teeth and gums.
Scientists test different ingredients in toothpaste to compare how effective they are.

Children may believe all toothpastes are the same.

By investigating the effectiveness of a variety of toothpastes, children will realise there are a range of different toothpastes for different jobs.

Function - The task that something has is its function.
Toothpaste - Toothpaste is a thick, soft, moist substance used on a brush for cleaning one's teeth.
Plaque - Plaque is a sticky substance that forms a coating on your teeth and gums.
Abrasive - An abrasive material is capable of polishing or cleaning a hard surface by rubbing or grinding.
Ingredient - An ingredient is one of the parts in a mixture.