Chapter- 27- The Teeth

Question 1

Why are healthy teeth & gums important?

Answer 1

~help digest food properly
~appearance -healthy smile = attractive
~good health-bad teeth cause=toothaches/bad breath&stomach upsets
~speak clearly

Question 2

What are the 2 sets of teeth?

Answer 2

Primary teeth (milk teeth)
Permanent teeth

Question 3

What are primary teeth?

Answer 3

Also called milk teeth
20 teeth
Grow during a baby’s 1st or 2nd year
Last about 7 years

Question 4

What are permanent teeth?

Answer 4

32teeth
Grow 7-8 years so Age
Replace primary teeth
Last a life time if propel cared 4

Question 5

What are the 4 types of teeth?

Answer 5

Incisors
Canines
Premolars
Molars

Question 6

What is the no. Of teeth for each type?

Answer 6

Incisors: 8
Canines:4
Premolars:8
Molars:12 including wisdom teeth

Question 7

What are the functions of the diff.type of teeth?

Answer 7

Incisors: cut and Bite food
Canines: Tear food
Premolars: Chew and Grind food
Molars: Chew and Grind food

Question 8

What are the 2 main parts of the tooth?

Answer 8

Crown

Root

Question 9

What is the tooth made of?

Answer 9

Enamel
Dentine
Gum
Pulp cavity 
Cementum
Blood supply

Question 11

What is plaque?

Answer 11

Mixture of saliva, food partials and Bacteria

Question 12

How do you care for your teeth?

Answer 12

Clean your teeth thoroughly everyday using fluoride toothpaste
Good quality toothbrush and replace when nessassary
Use dental floss to remove food particles
Visit dentist regularly
Limit amount of sweets and drinks

Question 13

What is fluoride?

Answer 13

A mineral that strengthens enamel

Question 14

What are some oral hygiene products?

Answer 14

Floss
Mouthwash
Disclosing tablets