Teeth Flashcards
What are the 3 types of teeth and what do each of them do?
INCISORS are chisel shaped teeth used for biting or cutting through food
• CANINES are pointed shaped teeth used for piercing, tearing and ripping food
• PREMOLARS AND MOLARS are used for crushing, grinding and chewing food
What are the 2 main parts of the tooth
Crown and root
What is the crown
The part of the tooth above the gum
What is the root
The part of the tooth below the gum
What is the enamel
The outer surface of the tooth
The hardest substance in the body
What is the dentine
The softer layer beneath the enamel
What is the pulp cavity
The cavity contains nerves and blood vessels
What is the cement and fibres
Responsible for holding the tooth in the jaw bone
What is the nerves and blood vessels
Provide feeling
Provide nutrients to the tooth
How are dental caries caused
When plaque bacteria combine with sugars in food to produce acids that erode tooth enamel
What can cause tooth decay
Poor oral hygiene
Regular snacking
Diet high in sugar and fizzy drinks
Avoiding the dentist
How can you prevent tooth decay
Brush your teeth twice a day
• Use mouth wash
• Floss
• Visit your dentist twice a year
• Avoid sugary foods and drinks
What value is the critical pH value in the mouth
5.5
What mineral should young children have to help grow teeth
Calcium
What vitamin should young children have to help grow teeth
Vitamins D
