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Teeth

Teeth. Why do we have them?. Eating. Speaking. Appearance. (Smiling and self esteem). Primary Teeth = Baby Teeth. The first teeth which are shed and replaced by permanent teeth. There are 20 primary teeth The primary teeth are replaced starting usually at about age 6.

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Teeth

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  1. Teeth Why do we have them? Eating Speaking Appearance (Smiling and self esteem)

  2. Primary Teeth = Baby Teeth • The first teeth which are shed and replaced by permanent teeth. • There are 20 primary teeth • The primary teeth are replaced starting usually at about age 6.

  3. Permanent Teeth • A child's baby teeth will fall out as their permanent teeth come in. • Root of primary tooth is absorbed so the permanent tooth can come out • 32 teeth total • 4 different types • Each type have a different job

  4. Incisor • Biting • shaped like tiny chisels with flat ends that are somewhat sharp. They cut and chop food. • There are 8

  5. Canine • Tearing • are pointy and sharp. They tear up food. • There are 4

  6. Premolar • Transition • located before the molars. • They are considered transitional teeth. • They guide food back to the molars for chewing. • 8 premolars

  7. Molar • Chewing • is a tooth with a broad crown that is used to grind food and is located behind the premolars in the mouth. • There are 12

  8. 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1. Incisor = Biting 2. Canine = Tearing 3. Premolars = Help grind food, also to guide food back to the molars 4. Molars= Chew/Grind food Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last teeth to erupt in your mouth. This generally occurs between the ages of 17 and 25, a time of life that has been called the "Age of Wisdom."

  9. Wisdom Teeth A tooth becomes impacted when there is a lack of space in the dental arch and its growth and eruption are prevented by overlying gum, bone or another tooth.

  10. Enamel: Hard, shiny, white material which is even harder than bone. Protects the tooth from injury Parts of the Tooth CROWN: the part of the tooth above the gum. ROOT: the part which holds the tooth in the jaw bone

  11. Parts of the Tooth cont… Gum: The place where the crow and root meet Dentin: It is a hard, bony material which makes up the biggest part of the tooth

  12. Cementum: is a layer of bony material which covers the root. It acts as a protective shield. Pulp Cavity: is a bone-enclosed hollow space at the center of the tooth. It contains a soft, spongy substance called pulp, the nerves gives us signals of infection or injury

  13. Common Teeth Problems! Tooth Decay/Cavities • A cavity develops when a tooth decays or breaks down. • A cavity is a hole that can grow bigger and deeper over time. • If you have a cavity, it's important to get it repaired.

  14. How Cavities Form

  15. Knocked-Out Tooth • What to do: • Find the tooth • Handle the tooth only by its crown. • Gently rinse with saline solution or milk. • Keep the tooth from dying by: • Inserting the tooth back into its socket and holding it in place. • Storing the tooth in milk • See the dentist or go to your local emergency department right away

  16. Tooth Decay Prevention Tips Brush at least twice a day. Brush for at least 2 minutes Floss at least once a day Eat a well balanced diet. (choose your snacks wisely) Visit a dentist twice a year

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