Types of Teeth
What type of teeth are used for cutting food?
What are Incisors
What is the hard, white outer layer of the tooth called?
Enamel
How often should you brush your teeth?
Twice a day
Who is the main professional responsible for treating dental problems
Dentist
True or False: Baby teeth are also called primary teeth.
True
What type of teeth are used for tearing food?
Canines
What part of the tooth contains nerves and blood vessels?
Pulp
What is the minimum number of times you should floss each day?
Once
Who assists the dentist and prepares patients
Dental Assistant
What animal has the most teeth of any mammal?
Dolphin
What are the flat-topped teeth in the back of your mouth called?
Molars
What is the name of the visible part of the tooth above the gum line?
Crown
What mineral in toothpaste helps strengthen enamel?
Fluoride
Who cleans teeth and teaches oral hygiene
Dental Hygienist
What is the hardest substance in the human body?
Enamel
How many permanent teeth does an average adult have?
32
Which part of the tooth connects it to the jawbone?
Root
What does plaque turn into if not removed?
Tartar
What type of dentist fits braces and aligners?
What famous candy is notorious for sticking to teeth and causing decay?
Taffy or Caramel
What type of teeth come in last, usually in late teens or early 20s?
Wisdom Teeth
What layer lies between the enamel and pulp?
Dentin
Why is it important to clean your tongue?
Helps to remove bacteria and prevent bad breath
What degree does a dentist usually need to practice
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
What historical figure was rumored to have wooden teeth?
George Washington