Types of Teeth
These teeth fall out when you're young, but that's okay! You'll get a whole new set!
Baby or primary teeth!
This is the hard, shiny, white layer on the outside of each tooth. It is also the hardest thing on your body. It protects your teeth like a coat of armour!
Enamel!
Which of these foods are bad for your teeth?
A. Apples
B. Carrots
C. Raisins
RAISINS
What is the name of the invisible film that coats your teeth and causes cavities?
Plaque
The number of times you should see a dentist per year
2 times a year
Is a molar used for
A. ripping
B. biting
or C. mashing food?
C. Mashing!
This is the very top of the tooth and the only part you see!
(Hint: Think of the Queen!)
The crown
Doing this activity you scrape away the plaque in between your teeth. This activity is ________.
FLOSSING with dental floss!
What is the name of the combination of saliva and food debris that can cause cavities?
ACID
A dentist would tell you to stay away from these types of drinks.
Sugary drinks
These teeth may grow in when you're older, and may need to be removed.
Wisdom teeth or third molar!
This is the part of your teeth hidden under the gums. These keep your teeth attached to your gums with the help of fibers!
Roots!
In which direction should you brush your teeth?
in little circles!
If you chew or smoke tobacco, you may develop this severe illness.
Oral/Mouth Cancer
O_____ W_____!!!
Open Wide!!!
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth! Also known as your ______. These teeth are sharp and great for biting!
Incisors! Humans have eight incisors.
This is the very center of the tooth! It is full with blood and nerve endings! This helps your teeth to know when things are hot, cold, and even painful!
The Pulp! (Tooth tissue)
This can be found in your drinking water, toothpaste, and mouthwash to help prevent cavities and gum disease!
Fluoride!
What should you do if your permanent tooth gets knocked out of your mouth?
Put the tooth into a bag of saliva or milk. Then immediately go to your dentist to attempt to reattach or save the tooth.
The dentist will tell you to do these two things twice a day.
Brush and floss
This pointy tooth in the middle of your jaw is used to rip or tear your food, especially meat!
It's one of the four pointed teeth in the front of a human’s or animal’s mouth
Cuspids, or Canines!
This is the layer underneath the enamel. It is much more yellow, and makes up the largest part of the tooth.
Dentin
This is a thin coating of plastic that is placed onto the teeth by your dentist to stop cavities.
Dental Sealant!
This disease is an early stage of gum disease. Your gums may swell, and it will be painful to brush your teeth.
Gingivitis
What is another word for dentist?
Orthodontist