Drink Choices and Teeth – What the Experiment Tells Us

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1. Question 1

   Multiple choice

   The eggshell experiment shows that cola softens and discolours the shell. What does this suggest about drinking cola every day?

2. Question 2

   Multiple choice

   Why is drinking juice through a straw slightly better for teeth than drinking it from a glass?

3. Question 3

   Multiple choice

   Based on the eggshell experiment, which is the BEST drink to have with every meal for healthy teeth?

4. Question 4

   True or false

   The eggshell experiment is a model – it helps us understand what might happen to teeth, even though eggshells are not exactly the same as teeth.

5. Question 5

   Matching

   Match each drink type to the advice for protecting teeth.

More exercises in this module

• Digestive Organs – Know Your System

• The Eggshell Experiment – Testing How Drinks Affect Teeth

• Why We Chew – Mechanical vs Chemical Digestion

• Science of the Experiment – Planning and Drawing Conclusions

• Nutrients and Waste – What the Body Keeps and Removes

• Tooth Decay – How Cavities Form and How to Prevent Them