What are molars used for?
They are used for chewing and gridning food.
What is the hard substance which protects the inside of a tooth is called?
dentin
Which teeth are used for ripping and tearing food?
Canines
What are the two sets of teeth a human has in his lifetime?
milk teeth and permanent teeth
This is the layer which covers and protects the root of a tooth.
cementum
Which set of teeth is an extra set of molars at teh very back of the mouth?
Wisdom teeth
Why are molars and premolars wider and bigger than canines or incisors?
Becuase of their functions. Premolars are used for holding and crushing food while molars chew and grind food.
How many incisors have we got?
We have 8 incisors in the front, four at the top and four at the bottom.
Can you think of three ways of how to look after your teeth?
Brush your teeth twice a day. Avoid too many sugary dishes. Avoid fizzy drinks. Visit the dentist regularly. Eat calcium-packed food.
The part of the tooth hidden under the gum.
Root
Which part of the tooth keeps the tooth alive?
Blood vessels
What is the shiney, white surface of a tooth is called? It is the hardest substance in the human body.
enamel
What are your incisors used for?
They are used for biting and cutting food.
What is the function of premolars?
They are used for holding and crushing food.
Which part of your mouth are morals and premolars in your mouth?
They are towards the back of the mouth.
What is the part of the tooth above the gum that you can see?
Crown
This is the part of the tooth which contains blood vessels and nerves.
pulp
What is the function of the nerves in a tooth?
To send messages to the brain, for example if we eat something hot.
Why do we have teeth?
They turn food into smal pieces so that we can swallow them.
To which animal's teeth are canines similar to with their pointy shape?
They are similar to a dog's teeth.