Science- The Teeth

The digestion of food starts in the ____________

• small intestine

• stomach

• mouth

• heart

By the age of 12-14 years, children usually have 32 teeth in their mouth

• True

• False

There are __________ incisors in each jaw.

• 3

• 4

• 2

• 8

The central part of the tooth is called ___________.

• crown

• neck

• root

________ are broad teeth with a flat surface.

• Incisors

• Molars

• Premolars

• Canines

__________ are long and pointed teeth.

• Incisors

• Canines

• Premolars

• Molars

Plaque is a _________________________.

• part of the tooth below the gum

• outer hard cover of the tooth

• a sticky yellowish layer on the tooth

The third layer of a tooth is _________.

• Dentine

• Pulp

• Enamel

Canines are also known as 'tearing teeth.'

• True

• False

__________ is a thin thread which is used to clean the areas between our teeth.

• Toothpaste

• Brush

• Floss