Nutrition and digestion - The teeth

9 important questions on Nutrition and digestion - The teeth

How do we call the part of the teeth we see sticking out of the jaw?

The part of the tooth that you can see sticking out of the jaw is the crown.

Around the roots is the periodontal membane. What is the function of the periodontal membrane?

The periodontal membrane attaches the tooth in the jawbone.

The jaws are covered by the gums.

What are milk teeth?

Milk teeth are the first set of teeth that appear between  six months and two years.
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When are milk teeth replaced by permanent teeth?

Milk teeth are replaced by permanent teeth from about six years of age.
This is called the eruption of the permanent teeth.
Three molars also appear at this time.

What is meant by the eruption of permanent teeth?

The replacement from milk teeth by permanent theeth is called the eruption of permanent teeth. Also three molars appear.

Brushing removes plaque from your teeth. What is plaque?

Plaque is a thin layer that is deposited on your teeth every day.
It consists of the residues of food, saliva and a lot of bacteria.

What kind of tooth brush is best?

A good tooth brush is soft and has a small head.

When should we replace a tooth brush?

We should replace a tooth brush when is starts to get spread out instead of parallel.
That is after about three months.

How often should you brush your teeth?

Brush your teeth twice a day for at least two minutes each time.

After breakfast and before going to sleep

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