Teeth
Oral Hygiene
Parts of the Mouth and Tooth
100
What is the pink part under our teeth called?
Gums
100
How many times should we see a dentist every year?
Two times a year
100
What is used for tasting and speech?
Tongue
200
What are the sharpest teeth in our mouth called?
Canines
200
Why do we brush our teeth?
Makes our breath smell good, removes germs, prevents cavities
200
What is the hardest part of our tooth called?
Enamel
300
What are the teeth in the front used for biting called?
Incisors
300
How much toothpaste do we put on our toothbrush?
1. The whole tube
2. A pea-size amount
3. None
4. Enough to cover the entire toothbrush
A pea-size amount
300
What is the pale yellow part of the tooth that surrounds the pulp called?
Dentin
400
What are the teeth used for chewing called?
Molars and premolars
400
Name the 4 tools we use when cleaning our teeth.
Floss, toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash
400
What holds our teeth in our mouths and act like tree roots?
Roots
500
What teeth do we not have as children but do have when we become adults?
Premolars
500
What is a hole in your tooth called? What causes them? How?
Cavities. Buildup of plaque from not brushing or flossing properly causes plaque.
The bacteria in your mouth released acid. When this mixes with leftover food AND is not removed properly, a cavity forms, and it begins to eat your enamel.
500
Name two things that is located in the pulp
Nerves, blood vessel, or connective tissue