Pop quiz! How much do you know about dental health?

The rest of the body often gets more attention, but your dental health is just as important! Not only does it affect your appearance, but it also has a whole-body impact. Practicing the right habits and taking a preventative approach can help you maintain a healthy smile, avoid issues such as gum disease and cavities, and minimize your dental care expenses.

Ready to test your dental health knowledge? Take our quiz below to see what you know about your mouth and how to take care of it — it only takes a couple of minutes, and you might learn a thing or two along the way!

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² https://www.ada.org/en/member-center/oral-health-topics/toothbrushes

³ https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/brushing-mistakes-slideshow

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⁸ https://www.ada.org/en/member-center/oral-health-topics/toothbrushes

⁹ https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/pregnancy/concerns

¹⁰ https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/m/mouthwash

¹¹ https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/aag/oral-health.htm

¹² https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/conditions/periodontal-disease.html

¹³ https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/g/gingivitis

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text=CHICAGO%20%E2%80%93%20AUGUST%2029%2C%202018%20%E2%80%93,Academy%20of%20Periodontology%20(AAP)

¹⁵ https://www.ada.org/resources/research/science-and-research-institute/oral-health-topic s/aging-and-dental-health

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¹⁸ https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/t/teeth-grinding

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²¹ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318728.php#What-is-hypersalivation