Teeth Flashcards
1
Q
What are incisors for?
A
Biting and chopping up food.
2
Q
What are canines for?
A
Sharp, pointy teeth used to hold and tear food.
3
Q
What are premolars and molars for?
A
For grinding and chewing food
4
Q
Go look at tooth diagram on books
A
U better do it.
5
Q
How can tooth decay happen?
A
Sugar and bacteria in plaque mix form acid which attack teeth.
6
Q
Name 2 ways to stop tooth decay.
A
Brush your teeth twice a day and eat less sugary foods.
7
Q
What is the enamel?
A
The outer surface of the tooth
8
Q
What is the dentine?
A
The soft layer which contains some living cells
9
Q
What is the pulp cavity?
A
It contains nerves and blood vessels.
