Teeth

Question 1

How any teeth do adults have?

Answer 1

8 incisors, 4 canines, 8 premolars, 12 molars, in total 32 teeth

Question 2

What are the different types of teeth used for

Answer 2

Incisors : > Chisel shaped for BITING AND CUTTING
Canines : > Pointed for PIERCING AND TEARING
Premolars : > Uneven Cusps for GRINDING AND CHEWING
Molars : > Like Premolars for CHEWING & GRINDING

Question 3

What are the different parts of the teeth

Answer 3

Crown: This is the top part of the tooth.

Gumline: This is where the gum and tooth meet.

Root: The root acts as an anchor that keeps your teeth in place. It is embedded in the jawbone and enables teeth to withstand the force of biting and chewing.

Enamel: The enamel is the outer layer of the tooth. It is the hardest and most mineralized tissue in the body.

Dentin: This is the layer underneath the tooth enamel surface. Dentin makes up the majority of a tooth’s structure.

Pulp: Is found in the center of the tooth; the pulp is a soft tissue that consists of nerve tissue and blood vessels.

Question 4

What is tooth decay caused by

Answer 4

It is caused by bacteria in the plaque which produce acidic waste products.