Anatomy: Tooth

Question 1

Of how many different tissue are your teeth made up?

Answer 1

four tissues: three are hard (calcified) and one is soft

Question 2

shiny white outer surface of your tooth’s crown

Answer 2

enamel

Question 3

Which dental tissue does not contain any living cells?

Answer 3

enamel

Question 4

yellowish tissue that covers the root of your tooth

Answer 4

cementum

Question 5

dental tissue that holds the tooth in its socket by attaching the periodontal ligament

Answer 5

cementum

Question 6

periodontal ligament

Answer 6

attaches your tooth to your jawbone

Question 7

porous tissue that is protected by the enamel

Answer 7

dentin

Question 8

the soft center of your tooth that contains nerves and blood vessels which nourish the dentin

Answer 8

pulp

Question 9

What happens when your enamel wears down?

Answer 9

the dentin would allow heat, cold, and sticky or acidic foods to stimulate your nerves, making your teeth sensitive

Question 10

the soft tissue that protects the roots of your teeth and the teeth that have yet to erupt

Answer 10

gums

Question 11

the visible part of your tooth

Answer 11

crown

Question 12

the part of your tooth that is set into your jawbone

Answer 12

root

Question 13

How many roots might a tooth have?

Answer 13

1-4

Question 14

How many milk teeth does a toddler have?

Answer 14

20

Question 15

How many permanent teeth does a typical adult have?

Answer 15

32