Teeth functions
What is the common name for the tooth cuspid?
Canine
When should we floss?
Before bed
The first teeth that break through the gums, also known as baby teeth.
Primary teeth
What is the name of the upper jaw?
Maxilla
What is a cavity?
A hole in the tooth.
At what age do wisdom teeth come in?
Between 17-25
Dentists use this tool to inspect teeth and hard-to-see areas.
Anti-fog mirror
The area inside a tooth that contains blood vessels.
Pulp
What is the name of the lower jaw?
Mandible
Over a period, these acids destroy tooth enamel, resulting in tooth decay.
Plaque
What is the function of the cuspid?
Tearing food and guiding the jaws.
Dentists use this tool to scrape hard tartar from the teeth layer.
A bevel angle tip
The pink flesh that surrounds the teeth.
Gum
What does the pulp contain?
Blood vessels and nerves
This can lead to tooth stains and sensitivity.
Enamel erosion.
What happens if tartar isn't removed?
It leads to tooth loss, gum disease, and bad breath.
Dentists use this tool to clip cotton and things in or out of the mouth.
A tweezer
Protective outer covering of the tooth.
Enamel
What is the purpose of the gums?
To protect tooth roots
If this isn't removed regularly, it will continue to grow and destroy the bone structures around your teeth.
Tartar
What is the function of the lateral incisors?
It breaks down foods into smaller pieces.
An artificial replacement that restores missing tooth structure by surrounding the remaining coronal tooth.
Crown
What is dentin?
A layer of tissue beneath the enamel.
What is the function of the root of a tooth?
Provides support
How many teeth do we have?
32