Learn some dental definitions
This is what your teeth look like and what they are called.
centrals and laterals (incisors)
The four front teeth on the upper and lower jaws (also called incisors)
cuspid (canine)
The teeth near the front of the mouth that come to a single point. Sometimes called the "eye teeth " or "canines. " Canine means "of or like a dog "
bicuspids (premolars)
The teeth with two rounded points located between the cuspids and the molars.
molars
Teeth with broad chewing surface for grinding food, located in the back of the mouth
bicuspids (premolars)
cuspid (canine)
centrals and laterals (incisors)
See if you remember the names of the teeth.
This is what a molar looks like.
enamel
is a hard, shiny substance that works as a barrier to guard the inside parts of the tooth.
dentin makes up the largest part of the tooth. Dentin is like bone and is almost as hard as enamel.
pulp is where each tooth's nerve endings are.
gum
nerve
cementum holds the root of each tooth to the jawbone
jaw bone
See if you remember what's inside a molar.
More dental definitions
Caries: Tooth decay, which leads to a cavity.
Orthodontics: Straightening or moving misaligned teeth and/or jaws, usually with braces.
Pediatric dentist/pedodontist: A dentist who treats children from birth through the teen years.
Plaque: A bacteria-containing substance that collects on your teeth. Get rid of plaque by brushing and flossing every day.
Retainer: A device used to stabilize teeth after orthodontic treatment is complete.
Sealant: A thin plastic material used to cover the biting surface of teeth to prevent tooth decay.