Anatomy Mouth
The dangling flesh at the back of the mouth is called the?
What is the uvula
What is the name for the squarish, sharp-edged teeth in the front of the mouth
Incisors
What is the hardest tissue in the body? it forms the outermost layer of the crown.
Enamel
When tooth decay has reached the pulp, you’ll often need a?
root canal
The number of adult teeth
32
the roof of the mouth that divides the nose and the mouth ( bony portion) is called the
hard palate.
What are the third molars called?
The wisdom teeth
What is the part of the tooth filled with blood vessels and nerves?
Pulp
Initial demineralization is the earliest stage of tooth decay. It can actually be reversed by treating the teeth with?
fluoride.
The number of times you should brush each day/
2 times
The top of the tongue is covered with tiny bumps called
papillae
sometimes called eyeteeth what is their anatomical name?
Canines or cuspids
True or false? dentin lies just under the enamel and gives teeth their yellowish tint.
True
Oral piercings may cause? (name 3)
Tooth fracture, damage to gums, metal sensitivity, nerve damage, drooling, infection
THe angle that your brush should be placed against your teeth
45 degrees
What is the portion of the oral cavity that forms a curtain between the mouth and the throat, to the rear?
soft palate
What is the proper name for baby teeth and how many are there?
20 deciduous
Cementum
Which molar often requires extraction?
3rd molar - wisdom tooth
The number of incisors in adult dentition/
8
Five main kinds of taste buds are found on the tongue are?
Umami, sweet, salty, sour, and bitter tastes.
The mouth is divided into ½ what is the name for the upper? and the lower?
Maxilla (upper) and mandibular (lower)
What can be found in plaque? It convertss the sugars present in your food into acids
Bacteria
What is the treatment for bruxism?
A mouthguard, relaxation.
The number of molars in adult dentition?
12