Teeth Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 4 types of teeth?

A

Incisors, Canines, Premolars and Molars

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2
Q

What teeth are used for grinding?

A

Premolars and molars

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3
Q

Incisors are used for stabbing and holding prey, true or false?

A

False. They are used for biting food

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4
Q

The teeth used for tearing and ripping food are called?

A

Canines

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5
Q

Where are Canines in your mouth?

A

At the side

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6
Q

Where are incisors in your mouth?

A

The front

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7
Q

Where are Molars in your mouth?

A

At the back

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8
Q

Where are premolars in your mouth?

A

At the back

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9
Q

What is the first set of teeth called?

A

Milk teeth

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10
Q

How many milk teeth are there?

A

20

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11
Q

There are 32 adult teeth, true or false?

A

True

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12
Q

What is the proper name for the back molars?

A

Wisdom teeth

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13
Q

What 2 things make acid on your teeth?

A

Sugar and bacteria

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14
Q

The ______ is where nerves and blood vessels are found

A

pulp cavity

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15
Q

How would you prevent tooth decay?

A

Brush your teeth regularly

Floss

Eat less sugary foods

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16
Q

The outer layer of the tooth is _________

A

Enamel

17
Q

What makes up most of the tooth?

A

Dentine