Health quiz Teeth

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The part of the tooth that can be seen above the gum line is

• dentin

• cementum

• enamel

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Holds the tooth firmly together

• periodontal membrane

• cementum

• pulp

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A hard bonelike tissue which forms and shapes the tooth

• enamel

• dentin

• gum

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Inner part of the tooth that contains nerves and blood vessels

• pulp

• dentine

• plaque

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Layer of tissue that connects the root of a tooth to the jawbone

• cementum

• periodontal membrane

• pulp

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Sticky colorless film of harmful bacteria is

• dental caries

• saliva

• plaque

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What is sugar changed to when it is broken down by plaque?

• pulp

• acid

• saliva

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When is the best time to eat sugar rich foods?

• night

• mealtimes

• between meals

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What is another name for tooth decay?

• Plaque

• acid

• cavity

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Saliva is

• a sticky colorless film

• digestive juice in the mouth

• sugar