Master Mouthwash: Enhance Your Oral Hygiene Knowledge

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a common benefit of using mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Whitens teeth

Answer

Fresher breath

Answer

Helps prevent cavities

Question 2

What ingredient in most mouthwashes kills bacteria and helps prevent plaque buildup?

Accepted Answer

Chlorhexidine

Answer

Fluoride

Answer

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Question 3

To maintain good oral hygiene, when should mouthwash be used?

Accepted Answer

After brushing and flossing, as a final step

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As a substitute for brushing and flossing

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Before brushing and flossing, to soften plaque

Question 4

Which of these is a specific benefit of using mouthwash to prevent gum disease?

Accepted Answer

Kills bacteria that cause gum disease

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Strengthens tooth enamel

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Freshens breath

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Provides vitamin C

Question 5

Which type of mouthwash is most effective at reducing bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Chlorhexidine-based

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Alcohol-based

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Essential oil-based

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Fluoride-based

Question 6

What is the proper way to use mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Swish for 30 seconds and spit out

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Drink after use

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Brush your teeth before using

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Use it like toothpaste

Question 7

Which of the following can mouthwash NOT help prevent?

Accepted Answer

Cancer

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Tooth decay

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Gum disease

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Bad breath

Question 8

What is the main ingredient in most alcohol-based mouthwashes?

Accepted Answer

Ethyl alcohol

Answer

Chlorhexidine

Answer

Fluoride

Answer

Cetylpyridinium chloride

Question 9

Which of the following mouthwash ingredients is best known for its antibacterial properties?

Accepted Answer

Chlorhexidine

Answer

Sodium fluoride

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Essential oils

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Peroxide

Question 10

What is the recommended age at which children should start using mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

6 years

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6 months

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2 years

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12 years

Question 11

Name the main ingredient present in most mouthwashes.

Accepted Answer

Sodium fluoride

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Chlorhexidine

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Alcohol

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Essential oils

Question 12

Which type of mouthwash is ideal for individuals with sensitive teeth?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol-free mouthwash

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Fluoride mouthwash

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Antibacterial mouthwash

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Whitening mouthwash

Question 13

What primary function does fluoride serve in mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Strengthens tooth enamel

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Kills bacteria

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Neutralises acids

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Improves gum health

Question 14

What is the main benefit of using mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Killing bacteria that can cause bad breath

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Cleaning teeth

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Strengthening teeth

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Whitening teeth

Question 15

Which type of mouthwash is best at reducing plaque?

Accepted Answer

Antibacterial mouthwash

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Cosmetic mouthwash

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Fluoride mouthwash

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Baking soda mouthwash

Question 16

True or False: Mouthwash is a replacement for brushing and flossing.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 17

Which of these ingredients is found in baking soda mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Sodium bicarbonate

Answer

Fluoride

Answer

Chlorhexidine

Answer

Alcohol

Question 18

What does fluoride do in mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Strengthens tooth enamel

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Kills bacteria

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Reduces plaque

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Freshens breath

Question 19

Which of these is not a common type of mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic

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Antiseptic

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Fluoride

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Whitening

Question 20

How many times a day should you use mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Twice a day

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Once a day

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After every meal

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Only when you have bad breath

Question 21

What is a common ingredient in antiseptic mouthwashes?

Accepted Answer

Chlorhexidine

Answer

Sodium fluoride

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Hydrogen peroxide

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Carbamide peroxide

Question 22

What is the main benefit of fluoride in mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Strengthens tooth enamel

Answer

Kills bacteria

Answer

Whitens teeth

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Freshens breath

Question 23

Is it true that mouthwash can replace brushing and flossing?

Accepted Answer

No

Answer

Yes

Question 24

Which type of mouthwash is most effective against gum disease?

Accepted Answer

Antiseptic

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Fluoride

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Whitening

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Antibiotic

Question 25

What is the primary purpose of antiseptic mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

To kill bacteria that cause bad breath and gum disease

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To strengthen tooth enamel

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To whiten teeth

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To freshen breath temporarily

Question 26

What is the key difference between antiseptic and fluoride mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Antiseptic kills bacteria while fluoride strengthens teeth

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Fluoride kills bacteria while antiseptic strengthens teeth

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Both antiseptic and fluoride kill bacteria and strengthen teeth

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Both antiseptic and fluoride do not kill bacteria or strengthen teeth

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Strengthens tooth enamel

Answer

Reduces bad breath

Answer

Kills bacteria

Answer

Prevents cavities

Question 28

What is the recommended time to keep mouthwash in the mouth before rinsing?

Accepted Answer

30 seconds

Answer

10 seconds

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1 minute

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2 minutes

Question 29

What type of mouthwash is specifically designed to prevent tooth decay?

Accepted Answer

Fluoride mouthwash

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Cosmetic mouthwash

Answer

Antiseptic mouthwash

Answer

Whitening mouthwash

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Relieves gum inflammation

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Reduces plaque and bacteria

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Freshens breath

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Prevents cavities

Question 31

What is the correct way to use mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Swish for 30 seconds and spit out

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Rinse and spit out immediately

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Gargle and swallow

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Hold in your mouth for as long as possible

Question 32

What type of mouthwash is most effective at killing bacteria in the mouth?

Accepted Answer

Antibacterial mouthwash

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Fluoride mouthwash

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Whitening mouthwash

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Sensitive mouthwash

Question 33

What is the primary purpose of using mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

To kill bacteria and freshen breath

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To whiten teeth

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To remove food particles

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To prevent gum disease

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a common type of mouthwash ingredient?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C

Answer

Chlorhexidine gluconate

Answer

Sodium fluoride

Answer

Hydrogen peroxide

Question 35

What is the primary benefit of using an antiseptic mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Kills bacteria

Answer

Removes plaque

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Prevents cavities

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Reduces inflammation

Question 36

Which of the following is a recommended technique for using mouthwash effectively?

Accepted Answer

Swishing and gargling for 30 seconds

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Keeping mouthwash in the mouth for 5 minutes

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Using mouthwash after brushing teeth

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Diluting mouthwash with water

Question 37

Which type of mouthwash is primarily designed to strengthen tooth enamel?

Accepted Answer

Fluoride mouthwash

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Antibacterial mouthwash

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Tartar control mouthwash

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Anti-gingivitis mouthwash

Question 38

What is the main reason for using mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

To reduce bacteria and promote oral hygiene

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To cure toothaches

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To reduce bad breath

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To remove stains

Question 39

Which ingredient in mouthwash helps strengthen teeth?

Accepted Answer

Fluoride

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Sodium bicarbonate

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Ethanol

Answer

Chlorhexidine

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Healing cavities

Answer

Fresh breath

Answer

Improved gum health

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Reducing plaque and gingivitis

Question 41

What is the main ingredient in mouthwashes that contain alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Ethyl alcohol

Answer

Hydrogen peroxide

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Chlorhexidine

Answer

Sodium fluoride

Question 42

Which type of mouthwash is suitable for individuals with dry mouth?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol-free mouthwash

Answer

Chlorhexidine mouthwash

Answer

Antiseptic mouthwash

Answer

Sodium bicarbonate mouthwash

Question 43

Which technique is recommended when using mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Rinse and swish for at least 30 seconds

Answer

Dilute the mouthwash with water

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Hold the mouthwash in your mouth for as long as possible

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Brush and floss before using mouthwash

Question 44

What is the primary active ingredient in antiseptic mouthwashes?

Accepted Answer

Chlorhexidine

Answer

Fluoride

Answer

Hydrogen peroxide

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Ethanol

Question 45

Which of the following is **not** a benefit of using mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Whitening teeth

Answer

Reducing plaque

Answer

Fresh breath

Answer

Killing bacteria

Question 46

Which type of mouthwash is most effective at killing bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Antiseptic mouthwash

Answer

Herbal mouthwash

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Fluoride mouthwash

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Cosmetic mouthwash

Question 47

What is the primary purpose of using mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

To reduce plaque and bacteria buildup

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To whiten teeth

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To freshen breath

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To prevent gum disease

Question 48

Who should **not** use mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Children under 6 years old

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Pregnant women

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People with heart disease

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People with diabetes

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Strengthens teeth

Answer

Prevents tooth decay

Answer

Freshens breath

Answer

Reduces gum inflammation

Question 50

How often should you use mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Once to three times daily

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After every meal

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Every hour

Question 51

Which type of mouthwash is most suitable for people with sensitive teeth?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol-free and fluoride-free

Answer

Whitening

Answer

Tartar control

Answer

Antibacterial

Question 52

What is the primary role of fluoride in mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Strengthens tooth enamel and prevents cavities

Answer

Freshens breath

Answer

Kills bacteria

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT a potential side effect of using mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Increased tooth sensitivity

Answer

Dry mouth

Answer

Gum irritation

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Stained teeth

Question 54

What is the recommended action if you accidentally swallow mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Rinse mouth with water and contact a poison control center immediately

Answer

Drink plenty of milk

Answer

Induce vomiting