Questions and Answers
What is the total number of teeth an adult has?
Thirty-two
What is the purpose of saliva in the process of eating?
To make food soft and wet
Why is it important to brush your teeth regularly?
To keep your teeth clean and healthy
What is the purpose of gums in the mouth?
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Study Notes
Teeth Development
- Humans have 32 teeth.
- Children have 20 baby teeth, also known as milk teeth.
- Between the age of 6, baby teeth start falling out, and new teeth grow.
The Function of Teeth
- Teeth help in eating by biting and chewing food.
Importance of Saliva
- Saliva helps in eating by making food soft and wet.
- Saliva protects teeth from germs.
The Structure of Teeth
- The pink parts around teeth are the gums.
- Enamel is the hardest part of the human body, making teeth white and bright.
Oral Hygiene
- Brush teeth 2-3 times a day to keep them clean and healthy.
- Visit the dentist every 6 months for a check-up.
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