Oral Anatomy
This hard, outermost layer of the tooth is the most mineralized substance in the human body
What is enamel?
This disease is caused by the demineralization of enamel due to acid-producing bacteria
What is a dental carie?
This mineral makes up most of your tooth enamel and gives it strength
What is calcium?
What is soda?
In the movie Finding Nemo, this forgetful blue fish has braces on her teeth
Who is Dory?
This layer lies beneath enamel and makes up the bulk of the tooth structure
What is dentin?
Inflammation of the gums caused by plaque buildup is called this
What is gingivitis?
This element strengthens enamel and helps prevent caries
What is fluoride?
These chewy sweets are worse than chocolate for your teeth since they stick to enamel longer
What are gummy candies?
This 2009 comedy film features a wild bachelor party, and a missing tooth
What is The Hangover?
This soft tissue inside the tooth contains nerves and blood vessels
What is pulp?
This advanced form of gum disease involves bone loss
What is periodontitis?
This mineral is the primary inorganic component of enamel
What is hydroxyapatite?
This citrus fruit can weaken enamel because of its high acidity
What is a lemon?
Who is Marv?
These specialized cells are responsible for forming enamel?
What are ameloblasts?
This painful condition causes small round sores inside the mouth and is commonly called a "canker sore"
What is an aphthous ulcer?
Silver-colored fillings commonly used in the past were made from this metal mixture
What is amalgam?
This crunchy vegetable is sometimes called "nature's toothbrush" because chewing it helps scrub plaque off teeth
What is a carrot?
This actor famously chipped their tooth while filming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and had to wear a fake one during press tours
Who is Daniel Radcliffe?
This structure connects the tooth rot to the alveolar bone and absorbs chewing forces
What is the periodontal ligament?
This precancerous white lesion of the oral mucosa cannot be scraped off and is strongly associated with tobacco use
What is leukoplakia?
When sugar interacts with bacteria in your mouth, it produces this acid that weakens enamel and leads to cavities
What is lactic acid?
Frequently sipping this acidic beverage can erode enamel over time, even though it is sugar-free
What is sparkling water?
This actor once had a front tooth that appeared centered with his nose rather than evenly spaced in his smile
Who is Tom Cruise?