Dental IQ – February 2011

Regular dental visits and a scrupulous home hygiene program can keep your breath fresh and your smile sweet! How's your DIQ –

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Dental Intelligence Quotient?

Take our quiz and find out�
1) With CEREC Computerized Fillings and crowns there are:

a) No gaggy impressions

b) Only one visit needed

c) No laboratory involve

d) All of the above

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2) Teeth whitening is the nr. 1 requested dental service by patients and:

a) Is only for young people's teeth

b) Is costing well over R2000

c) Only last a few months

d) Tray whitening is the most popular option

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3) Teeth grinding affects many people world wide and is responsible for:

a) Chipping and breaking of dental crowns and veneers

b) An old, �worn-down' look

c) Cracks in enamel of teeth

d) All of the above

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No matter what your score, just remember to brush, floss and rinse, and never share your toothbrush! Oral bacteria can be passed to others which can potentially spread periodontal disease!