Teeth Flashcards

(30 cards)

1
Q

What is the first layer of the tooth

A

The enamel

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2
Q

What is special about the enamel

A

It is the hardest substance in the human body

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3
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What layer is beneath the enamel

A

The dentine

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4
Q

What is below the dentine

A

The pupil cavity

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5
Q

What 3 layers make up the crown

A

Enamel,dentine and pulp cavity

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6
Q

Surrounding the tooth is the

A

Gum and bone

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7
Q

The end of the enamel is full of

A

Cement and fibres

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8
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The end of the pulp cavity is full of

A

Nerves and blood vessels

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9
Q

The bottom of the tooth is called

A

Root ending opening

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10
Q

The root is made up of

A

Gum,bone,cement,fibres,nerves,blood vessels,root end and opening

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11
Q

What are the 4 types of teeth

A

Incisors
Canines
Molars
Pre molars

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12
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What are the incisors

A

Front 2 teeth top and bottom used for biting

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13
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What canines

A

Canines 2 teeth on either side of incisors top and bottom,Used for ripping and tearing food

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14
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What is the premolar

A

Set of 2 teeth either side of canines to and bottom,Uswd for grinding and chewing

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15
Q

What is the molar

A

Rest of teeth after pre molars.Used for grinding and chewing

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16
Q

Crown

A

Part of the tooth above the gum

17
Q

Root

A

Part of tooth below the gum

18
Q

Enamel

A

Outer surface of the tooth(hardest substance in the body)

19
Q

Dentine

A

Softer layer beneath the enamel

20
Q

Pulp cavity

A

Captains the nerves and blood vessels

21
Q

Cement and fibres

A

Responsible for holding the tooth in the jaw bone

22
Q

Nerves and blood vessels

A

Provide nutrients to the tooth(give it feeling)

23
Q

What should the Ph of the mouth be

24
Q

What can cause tooth decay

A

Poor oral hygiene
Regular snacking
Diet high in sugar and fizzy drinks
Avoiding regular checks to the dentist

25
How do you prevent tooth decay
Brush teeth twice a day Use mouth wash Floss Visit dentist twice a years Avoid sugary foods and fizzy drinks
26
Why is sugar bad for our teeth
Sugar is what allows the plaque bacteria to release acid ad it provides it with energy.low intake of sugary foods is better
27
Why is regular snacking bad for teeth
After eating, acid can attack for over an hour and cause enamel lost,The more snacking=more enamels loss=dental cavities
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Avoiding the dentist is bad because
As you miss out on advice and the ability to spot sign s of early decay
29
Teeth digest our food
Mechanically and are 1 of the 1st steps
30
What do teeth do
Breakdown our food into smaller pieces, increasing the surface area and making chemical digestion, occur more efficiently