Types of Teeth

Which type of teeth are located at the front of the mouth and are used for biting and cutting food?

• Canines

• Incisors

• Molars

• Premolars

What is the function of canines?

• Crushing and grinding food

• Biting and cutting food

• Holding and tearing food

• Chewing and swallowing food

How many incisors do adults have in total?

• Four

• Six

• Eight

• Twelve

Which type of teeth are used for crushing and grinding food?

• Canines

• Incisors

• Molars

• Premolars

What is the function of premolars?

• Biting and cutting food

• Holding and tearing food

• Crushing and grinding food

• Chewing and swallowing food

Where is the crown of a tooth located?

• Above the gum line

• Below the gum line

• In the root of the enamel

• In the enamel of the tooth

What is the hardest substance in the human body?

• Dentin

• Enamel

• Pulp

• Gum line

Which part of the tooth contains blood vessels and nerves?

• Crown

• Enamel

• Dentin

• Pulp

What is the function of the enamel?

• Anchoring the tooth in place

• Protecting the inner parts of the tooth

• Supporting the enamel

• Keeping the tooth alive and healthy

How many types of teeth do children have in total?

• Four

• Six

• Eight

• Twenty