Teeth Flashcards

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1
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What are the different types of teeth?

A

Canines, Incisors, Premolars, Molars

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What are the parts of the tooth?

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Crown, root, enamel, dentine, pulp cavity, cement + fibres, nerves + blood vessels

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What are canines?

A

Pointed, used for piercing, tearing and ripping

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What are incisors?

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Chisel like, used for biting and cutting food

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What are premolars and molars?

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Used for crushing, grinding, and chewing food

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6
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What is the crown of the tooth?

A

Parts of tooth above gum

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7
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What is the root of the tooth?

A

Parts of tooth below gum

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8
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What is the enamel?

A

Outer surface of tooth (hardest substance in the body)

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9
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What is the dentine?

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Softer layer beneath enamel

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10
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What is the pulp cavity?

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Cavity contains nerves + bloodvessels

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What is the cement and fibres?

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Responsible for holding tooth in jaw bone.

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12
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What is the nerve and bloodvessels?

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Provide feeling + nutrients for tooth.

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13
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What is tooth decay?

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Microbes produce bacteria. Acid attacks enamel + let bacteria through.

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14
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What are microbes?

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Produce bacteria

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15
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What does acid do to the enamel?

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Attacks and then bacteria is let through

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16
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How can we prevent tooth decay?

A

Brush teeth 2x a day
Use mouth wash
Floss
Avoid sugary food + drink