Teeth Flashcards
What are the 4 types of teeth called
Incisors, canine, premolar, molar
What are incisors used for
Incisors are chisel shaped teeth used for biting/cutting through food
What are canines used for
Canines are pointed shaped teeth used for piercing, tearing and ripping food
What are premolars and molars used for
Premolars and movers are used for crushing, grinding and chewing food
What is the crown of a tooth
The part of the tooth above the gum
What is the root of a tooth
The part of the tooth below thr gum
What is the enamel of the tooth
The outer surface of the tooth - the hardest substance in the body
What is the dentine in the tooth
The softer layer beneath the enamel
What is the pulp cavity in the tooth
The cavity contain the nerves and blood vessels
What is the nerves and blood vessels in the tooth
Provide feeling
Provide nutrients to the tooth
