Lesson Worksheet: Taking Care of Teeth

Science

In this worksheet, we will practice describing tooth decay and exploring ways in
which it can be prevented.

Q1:

Caring for teeth includes a regular visit to the dentist. How can dentists help us
take care of our teeth?

• A By checking our teeth for cavities

• B By cleaning our teeth
• C By repairing cavities
• D All of the above

Q2:

David’s class wanted to do an experiment on the effects different substances

have on teeth. They decided that eggs would be the best objects to use since their
shells resemble human enamel. They put 4 eggs in 4 cups of water, orange juice,
soda, and vinegar respectively. They checked the cups after 1 day.The following
is the table of their results.

Substance Water Orange juice Soda Vinegar

Amount of
No change Part of the shell Part of the shell All of the shell
Eggshell
to the shell is dissolved is dissolved is dissolved
Dissolved

Which substance dissolved the eggshell the most?

• A Soda
• B Vinegar
• C Orange juice
• D Water
If eggs represented teeth and the dissolved shell represented tooth decay, which
substance contributes to the least amount of tooth decay?

• A Soda
• B Water
• C Orange juice
• D Vinegar
Q3:

Fill in the blank: Bacteria creates an acid that breaks down the on teeth.

• A enamel
• B dentin
• C roots
Q4:

Fill in the blank: Fluoride is a substance put in toothpaste to help .

• A increase the amount of bacteria on teeth

• B keep the enamel strong
• C break down the food on teeth
Q5:

Fill in the blank: The root connects the tooth to the .

• A tongue
• B gums
• C jawbone
Q6:

Fill in the blank: is a sticky substance on teeth that contains bacteria.

• A Fluoride
• B A nutrient
• C Plaque
Q7:
Fill in the blank: Bacteria feed on in your mouth, which creates a waste product
of acid that causes tooth decay.

• A protein
• B nutrients
• C sugar
Q8:

Tooth decay happens when tooth enamel is broken down by acid from bacteria.
Look at the pictures shown. Which tooth has tooth decay?

• A Tooth 3
• B Tooth 2
• C Tooth 1
Q9:

A tooth is made of an outer layer called enamel, a soft inner layer called dentin,
and a root. Label the enamel.

Q10:

Which of the following food is good for healthier teeth?

• A
C.

• B

(Lesson Worksheet:Taking Care of Teeth | Nagwa)