Tooth Decay - Celine & Rebecca

Which of the following is a type of tooth?

• Mosar

• Premorar

• Canine

• Scissor

Which of the following is the function of a Molar?

• Strong, pointed, for tearing food

• Sharp, blade-like, for cutting food

• Combine features of canines and molars and usually has two

• Broad, flat surface, for crushing and grinding

Which of the following is a function of a Dentine?

• The outer white layer of the tooth.

• Surrounds and connects tooth to the pulp.

• Forms the centre of the tooth.

• Attaches the teeth to the jawbone.

What is this process called?

How many steps of tooth decay is there?

What is this yellow substance on your teeth called?

• Plague

• Platue

• Plaque

• Pladue

How do we prevent tooth decay?

• Consume a lot of sugar.

• Brush teeth at least 1x a day.

• Don't brush your teeth for a week.

• Drink water containing fluorine.

Which of the following teeth would most likely get tooth decay?

• Molar, top side.

• Incisor, front side.

• Canine, top side.

• Premolar, bottom side.

Why is it important to brush the sides of your teeth?

• It's unfair to the side of the tooth if we just brush the top.

• It just feels like the right thing to do.

• Bacterial plaque can accumulate at the side of tooth.

• I don't know.

What is a result that will NOT happen because of tooth decay?

• Tongue numbing.

• Bad breath.

• Toothache.

• Gum infection.