All About Teeth

What are the four main types of teeth?

• Wisdom Teeth

• Fangs

• Canines

• Incisors, Canines, Premolars, Molars

What is the main function of incisors?

• The main function of incisors is to cut food.

• To tear food apart

• To hold food in place

• To grind food

How do canines help us eat?

• Canines help us by cooking food for us.

• Canines assist in setting the table for meals.

• Canines grind and crush

• Canines rip and tear food

What role do molars play in chewing?

• Molars are mainly responsible for tasting food

• Molars are used for ripping and tearing food apart.

• Molars help in the digestion of food in the stomach.

• Molars grind and crush

What is tooth decay?

• Tooth decay is caused by excessive fluoride exposure.

• Tooth decay is the result of a lack of brushing teeth.

• Tooth decay is a type of dental cleaning.

• Tooth decay is the damage to teeth caused by acid-producing bacteria.

Name one way to prevent tooth decay.

• Brush teeth regularly with fluoride toothpaste.

• Eat more sugary snacks

• Use mouthwash only occasionally

• Skip regular dental check-ups

Why is brushing teeth important?

• Brushing teeth is not related to overall health.

• Brushing teeth can cause cavities.

• Brushing teeth is only necessary for children.

• Brushing teeth is important for preventing dental issues.

How often should you brush your teeth?

• Once a week

• Three times a day

• After every meal

• Twice a day

What is flossing and why is it important?

• Flossing is the act of cleaning between teeth with dental floss, and it is important for preventing cavities and gum disease.

• Flossing is a type of mouthwash used for rinsing.

• Flossing is only necessary for people with braces.

• Flossing is a technique for whitening teeth.

What are the parts of a tooth?

• Cementum, enamel, gum, root, nerve

• Crown, enamel, gum, root, nerve

• Enamel, pulp, root, gum

• Dentin, enamel, gum, crown, pulp