Teeth

Do all animals have teeth?

• No, some animals such as birds don't have teeth?

• Yes, all animals have teeth.

• No, some animals such as cats and mice don't have teeth.

Why do we have teeth?

• To look good when we smile

• To protect our mouths

• To cut, tear and crush our food before we swallow it

How many sets of teeth do we get in our lifetime?

• one

• two

• three

This type of tooth is pointy, sharp and made to help tear food:

• Molars

• Premolars

• Incisors

• Canine

What are the last four teeth that a person will get?

• Molar

• Wisdom teeth

• Premolars

• Canine

Why should you brush your teeth?

• To make your teeth whiter

• To make your gums hurt

• To make your tongue cleaner

• To stop holes forming in your teeth

Which teeth are used to rip and tear food?

• Incisors

• Molars

• Canines

Which teeth are used for crushing and grinding food?

• Incisors

• Molars

• Canines

These teeth are big and strong to help you grind food so it can be swallowed:

• Wisdom teeth

• Canine teeth

• Premolars

• Molars

What is the job of incisor teeth?

• Snipping and cutting of bite pieces of food

• Ripping and tearing food

• Crushing and chewing food