ABOUT YOUR TEETH

1. List the uses of teeth.

Ans: i) Teeth help us to chew food
ii) It gives shape to our face
iii) Helps to speak clearly

2. Explain different kinds of teeth.

Ans: There are four kinds of teeth

Teeth

INCISOR
S

CANINE
S

biting or cutting
teeth

tearing teeth

eg: herbivore

eg: carnivore
omnivore

PRE MOLARS

chewing and
grinding teeth

eg: herbivore
carnivore
omnivore

MOLARS

chewing
and grinding
teeth

eg: herbivore
carnivore
omnivore

*(Draw the tabular column for adult-32 set of teeth) in blank page

3. Write a sentence about the following:

Ans
1. Enamel: The outer covering of the tooth is called enamel.
2. Dentine: Part below the enamel is called dentine. It is not as hard as the enamel.

3. Soft pulp: Soft pulp is found inside the dentine. The blood supply to tooth and the
nerves are found in the pulp.
4. Jaw bone: It is found below the soft pulp. The nerves go through holes in the tooth
into the jawbone.
5. Crown: The portion of the tooth above the jaw is called the crown.
6. Root: The portion inside the jawbone is called the root. The root is fixed to the gum.
7. Plaque: A thin sticky film on the teeth is called plaque.
8. Tartar: Plaque if not cleaned properly changes into hard yellow called tartar.
9. Cavity: A hole formed inside the tooth by germs is called cavity.

4. Write down five ways to take care of your teeth.

Ans: * Brush your teeth twice a day.
* Massage your gums to keep them strong and healthy.
* Rinse your mouth after each meal.
* Eat raw food like apple, carrot and raddish.
* Get your teeth checked regularly by your dentist.