Teeth Flashcards
What are the 4 types of teeth?
Incisors, Canines, Premolars and Molars
What teeth are used for grinding?
Premolars and molars
Incisors are used for stabbing and holding prey, true or false?
False. They are used for biting food
The teeth used for tearing and ripping food are called?
Canines
Where are Canines in your mouth?
At the side
Where are incisors in your mouth?
The front
Where are Molars in your mouth?
At the back
Where are premolars in your mouth?
At the back
What is the first set of teeth called?
Milk teeth
How many milk teeth are there?
20
There are 32 adult teeth, true or false?
True
What is the proper name for the back molars?
Wisdom teeth
What 2 things make acid on your teeth?
Sugar and bacteria
The ______ is where nerves and blood vessels are found
pulp cavity
How would you prevent tooth decay?
Brush your teeth regularly
Floss
Eat less sugary foods
