High Five Facts - Mouth

The video provides five fascinating facts about the mouth. It begins by explaining the role of saliva in digestion, highlighting how salivary glands produce over a liter of saliva daily. The second fact discusses the significant amount of time spent brushing teeth over a lifetime. The third fact explores the multiple functions of the mouth, including eating, breathing, and communication. The fourth fact reveals the uniqueness of tongues and smiles, noting that even identical twins have different dental features. Finally, the video covers the transition from baby teeth to adult teeth, including the role of wisdom teeth in our ancestors' diets.

What is the primary function of saliva in the mouth?

• To provide nutrients

• To clean the teeth

• To help in food digestion

• To cool down the mouth

How much time does an average person spend brushing their teeth in a lifetime?

• 90 to 100 days

• 30 to 40 days

• 50 to 60 days

• 70 to 80 days

Which of the following is NOT a function of the mouth?

• Eating

• Communicating

• Breathing

• Hearing

What makes each person's smile unique?

• The color of their teeth

• The shape of their lips

• The arrangement of their teeth and tongue

• The size of their mouth

At what age do children typically start losing their baby teeth?

• 8 years old

• 6 years old

• 2 years old

• 4 years old