Americans Score A "D"

Americans need a serious brush-up when it comes to their oral health , according to American Dental Association's(ADA) survey results released recently . On avergae , Americans scored a D on a series of true or false questions ranging from how to brush and what age should a child first visit a dentist to what causes cavities . The results include 90% of the respondants mistakenly believe they should brush after every meal , while the ADA recommends only twice a day ; 65% mistakenly believe they should replace their toothbrush twice a year , while the ADA recommends every 3 months ; 75% don't know what age to take their child to the denitst for the first time , while the ADA recommends within 6 months after the first tooth appears ; 81% mistakenly think that sugar causes cavities , while its really germs in the mouth that feed on sugar , then produce acid that attacks tooth enamel .To take the survey your self and test your dental IQ go to www.mouthhealthy.org