Key Terms
Teeth: hard bone-like structures in the mouth that are used for biting or chewing
Incisors: shovel shaped teeth at the front of the mouth. There are four on the top and four on the bottom. These are used for cutting and biting.
Canines: These teeth are found right next to the incisors. They are more pointed than other teeth and are used for ripping or tearing.
Molars: type of tooth found in the back of the mouth. They have a large flat surface and are bigger/stronger than teeth in the front. Used for chewing, crushing, and grinding.
Dentin: Layer underneath the enamel. Makes up the bulk of the tooth.
Enamel: Smooth, shiny, outer layer of the tooth. It is the hardest material in the body which makes it good for chewing food. Gives teeth the white color.
Nerves/Veins: living part of the tooth; very sensitive
Root: Part of the tooth below the gum.
Pulp: living part of the tooth.
Crown: Part of the tooth above the gum.
Gum: cover the bone around the teeth.
Tooth Decay: the breaking down of a tooth that is not being taken care of.
Cavity: a hole in a tooth that can grow bigger over time.
Baby Teeth: the first set of teeth in our mouth that begin to fall out around the ages of 5 and 6. There is a total of 20.
Permanent or Adult Teeth: set of teeth that grow in after you lose your baby teeth. They stay with you for the rest of your life as long as they are properly cared for. There is a total of 32.
Brushing: cleaning of teeth with tooth paste and tooth brush.
Toothbrush: tool used to clean tooth and gums.
Fluoride: a substance found in toothpaste that keeps teeth strong and healthy.
Dentist: a person who checks to make sure your teeth are healthy. If they are unhealthy they will help to make them better.
Incisors: shovel shaped teeth at the front of the mouth. There are four on the top and four on the bottom. These are used for cutting and biting.
Canines: These teeth are found right next to the incisors. They are more pointed than other teeth and are used for ripping or tearing.
Molars: type of tooth found in the back of the mouth. They have a large flat surface and are bigger/stronger than teeth in the front. Used for chewing, crushing, and grinding.
Dentin: Layer underneath the enamel. Makes up the bulk of the tooth.
Enamel: Smooth, shiny, outer layer of the tooth. It is the hardest material in the body which makes it good for chewing food. Gives teeth the white color.
Nerves/Veins: living part of the tooth; very sensitive
Root: Part of the tooth below the gum.
Pulp: living part of the tooth.
Crown: Part of the tooth above the gum.
Gum: cover the bone around the teeth.
Tooth Decay: the breaking down of a tooth that is not being taken care of.
Cavity: a hole in a tooth that can grow bigger over time.
Baby Teeth: the first set of teeth in our mouth that begin to fall out around the ages of 5 and 6. There is a total of 20.
Permanent or Adult Teeth: set of teeth that grow in after you lose your baby teeth. They stay with you for the rest of your life as long as they are properly cared for. There is a total of 32.
Brushing: cleaning of teeth with tooth paste and tooth brush.
Toothbrush: tool used to clean tooth and gums.
Fluoride: a substance found in toothpaste that keeps teeth strong and healthy.
Dentist: a person who checks to make sure your teeth are healthy. If they are unhealthy they will help to make them better.