Teeth Flashcard

Front

Plaque is...

Back

An invisible film on the teeth made of bacteria and sugar.

Front

Which of the following is true about fluoride? It fights cavities. It hardens the enamel. It's absorbed by the teeth. All of the above.

Back

All of the above.

Front

An orthodontist is a doctor who...

Back

uses braces to help move teeth that are not in the right position.

Front

What are three things you can do daily to keep your teeth healthy? Options: drink water, brush once a day, floss; brush twice a day, floss, eat healthy foods; eat sugary foods, floss, and brush once a day; drink water, eat healthy, snack all day

Back

brush twice a day, floss, eat healthy foods

Front

What type of teeth are the front 4 teeth on the top and bottom of your mouth?

Back

Incisors

Front

What type of teeth are the two pointy teeth on the top and bottom of your mouth?

Back

Canines (also called cuspids)

Front

What type of teeth are the 4 flat teeth at the back of your mouth?

Back

Molars

Front

What part of the tooth is A?

Back

enamel

Front

What part of the tooth is B?

Back

pulp

Front

What part of the tooth is C?

Back

dentin