Teeth Flashcards
The breaking down of food into smaller pieces before being swallowed is performed by
Hard, calcified structures known as teeth
The _____ muscles power the teeth
Jaw
The ________ from __________ lubricate the teeth
Saliva from the Salivary glands
A canine is
Sharp, long and pointy
A molar is
Broad and rigid
Incisors are
Flat and wide
Incisors are used
To bite food
The molars are used to
Grind food
The canines are used to
Tear food
What are the parts of the teeth?
Enamel
Pulp
Dentine
Centrum
What is the enamel
It is the white covering of the tooth, it is very tough and durable and acts as body gaurd for the tooth protecting it from daily wear and tear
The dentine is
A yellow bone like material that consists of tubes with fluid to transmit senses to the nerve
The dentine supports
The enamel and it protects the pulp
The pulp is
A soft tissue at the center of the tooth. It contains the tooth nerve ending and blood vessels
The gumline
Connects the tooth with the gum
