1️⃣ Teeth 🦷 Flashcards
Crown
The part of the tooth above the gum
Root
The part of the tooth below the gum
Enamel
The outer surface of the tooth. It is the hardest substance in the body
Dentine
The softer layer beneath the enamel
What does the Pulp cavity contain?
The cavity contains the nerves and blood vessels
Cement + fibres
Responsible for holding the tooth in the jaw bone.
Nerves + blood vessels
They provide feeling and provide nutrients to the tooth.
What advice would you give to people about their eating habits if they wanted to avoid tooth decay?
Try to only eat at mealtimes and not snack throughout the day.
Why is continually eating sweets during the day one of the worst things you can do to your mouth?
Because that means your teeth are continually under attack.
Name one mineral which should be present in the diet of a young child to encourage healthy growth of teeth
Calcium
Name one vitamin which should be present in the diet of a young child to encourage healthy growth of teeth
Vitamin D
What is four types of teeth are found in the human mouth?
Incisors 🧛🏼♀️
Canines 🐶
Premolars 👶🏼
Molars 🦷
