Toothbrushing - the foundation of good oral hygiene

1. Who was one of the earliest English manufacturers of toothbrushes?

Oral B
Philips
Addis
Wisdom
2. Which teeth do right handed people often miss when brushing their teeth?

Lower left first molar
Upper right second molar
The right lateral incisor and canine
Left lateral incisor and canine

3. How frequently should toothbrushing be carried out?

Only in the morning
After each meal
At night and one other time in the day
At night time only

4. Who might benefit from the use of a powered toothbrush?

No one
Patients with dexterity problems and those undergoing complex treatment
Children
Patients with gingivitis

5. As a general guide what should the total brush length for an adult be?

About 15-19cm
About 5-8cm
25cm
120mm

6. What is one benefit of using a rechargeable powered brush over a battery operated one?

It ensures maximum effectiveness for each use
It looks nice in the bathroom
It has lots of different heads
It doesn't need batteries

7. What might you consider when selecting a brush for an individual patient?

The colour
The manufacturer
The patients ability to use the brush effectively
When they last bought a new toothbrush