Teeth 🦷 Flashcards
1
Q
What is enamel
A
A hard substance that protects the rest of the teeth
2
Q
Dentine
A
Which lies directly under the enamel and is not as hard as the enamel
3
Q
Pulp cavity
A
The centre of the tooth containing nerves and blood vessels that keep the tooth alive
4
Q
The cementum
A
Attaches the tooth to the bone, holding the tooth in place
5
Q
What is plaque
A
A mixture of saliva, food particles and bacteria. Plaque will build up on teeth of not cared for
