1-29 The Dentist

You should go to the dentist every six months.  A dentist looks at your teeth to keep them healthy.  He or she will take care of your teeth and gums.  The dentist has a helper that cleans your teeth.  Brushing your teeth at least two times a day can help prevent cavities.  Cavities can cause your teeth to hurt and fall out of your mouth.  The dentist will sometimes use an x-ray to see problems in your teeth.  An x-ray can see inside your tooth.

1.  A dentist looks at your teeth and keeps them

dirty.

ugly.

healthy.

None of the above

2.  Cavities cause your teeth to

look good.

hurt and fall out.

shine.

All of the above

3.  A dentist has a helper that

pulls your teeth.

cleans your teeth.

colors your teeth.

All of the above

4.  You should see the dentist

every two years.

every month.

every six months.

None of the above

5.  The dentist will use an ________ to see problems in your teeth.

gamma ray

sun ray

sting ray

x-ray