Tooth Anatomy
How many permanent teeth does a typical adult have?
What is 32 teeth?
What is the sticky film of bacteria on teeth called?
What is Dental Plaque?
Who cleans teeth professionally and provides preventive oral care?
What is dental hygienist?
True or false: If your gums bleed regularly, you should ignore it
False: persistent bleeding should be evaluated by a dental professional
What is the name of the first set of teeth children develop?
What is primary teeth, also called baby teeth
What is the hardest substance in the human body?
What is tooth enamel?
How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
What is twice a day?
Who diagnoses oral disease and performs restorative procedures?
What is a dentist?
True or false: you should brush your teeth every day
True
What is the dental term for bad breath?
What is Halitosis?
What is the soft tissue inside a tooth that contains nerves and blood vessels?
What is dental pulp?
How long should you brush each time?
What is two minutes?
What does an orthodontist specialize in?
What is correcting tooth and jaw alignment?
True or false: you only need to floss when food is stuck between your teeth
false: flossing helps remove plaque between teeth
What type of dentist specializes in root canals?
What is an Endodontist?
What is the name of the pointed teeth used for tearing food?
What is Canines?
What tool cleans between teeth?
What is dental floss or an interdental cleaner?
What imaging technique is commonly used to see teeth beneath the surface?
What is dental x-rays?
True or false: baby teeth do not matter because they eventually fall out
False: they support chewing, speech, and proper spacing for permanent teeth.
What is the term for grinding or clenching your teeth?
What is Bruxism?
What is the name of the layer beneath enamel?
What is Dentin?
What mineral helps strengthen tooth enamel?
What does a periodontist specialize in?
What is gum and supporting tissue diseases?
True of False: Gum disease can affect the tissues supporting your teeth
True
What is the name of the joint connecting the jaw to the skull?
What is the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).