Grade 5 Dental Hygiene Worksheet
A worksheet for Grade 5 students focusing on dental hygiene, including brushing, flossing, healthy eating, and regular dental check-ups.
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Dental Hygiene Basics
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of good dental hygiene practices.
1. How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
Once
Twice
Three times
Only when they feel dirty
2. What is the main purpose of flossing?
To make your breath smell good
To remove food and plaque between teeth
To whiten your teeth
To strengthen your gums
3. Brushing your teeth helps remove from the surface of your teeth.
4. You should visit the dentist for a check-up at least a year.
5. Eating too many sugary snacks can lead to .
6. It is important to brush your tongue as well as your teeth.
True
False
7. You only need to floss if food is stuck between your teeth.
True
False
8. List two ways you can keep your teeth and gums healthy.
9. Why is it important to replace your toothbrush every 3-4 months?
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
10. The hard outer layer of your tooth is called the .
11. Toothpaste often contains to help strengthen teeth.
12. Healthy are pink and firm, not red or swollen.
Look at the image below and answer the question.
13. What dental hygiene tool is shown on the far left in the image?