What do we use incisors for?
We use incisors for BITING and CUTTING UP food!
How many incisor teeth do you have?
You have EIGHT incisor teeth. FOUR on the top and FOUR on the bottom.
How many teeth do children have? What about adults?
Children have 20 teeth. A full adult set contains 32 teeth.
What is the difference between molars and premolars?
Molars are bigger versions of the premolars.
What do molars and premolars do?
Molars and premolars chew and grind food. They work with your tongue to prepare food for swallowing.
Why do scientists believe we have wisdom teeth?
Scientists believe we needed an extra set of molars to chew the food like roots, nuts, meat, and leaves.
What is the name of the part of the tooth that we can see?
We can see the CROWN of the tooth!
What part of the tooth is hidden under the gum?
The ROOT is hidden under the gum!
What is the hard surface that your teeth are made of?
The hard surface that your teeth are made of is called ENAMEL!
What protects the inside of teeth?
DENTINE protects the inside of teeth.
What part of the tooth contains blood vessels and nerves?
The PULP contains blood vessels and nerves.
How can we keep our teeth healthy?
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