TEETH

TINY TEETH

• Teeth don't become visible until babies are about 6 to 12 months old.
• After that first tooth breaks through, more and more teeth begin to appear.
• Primary teeth fall out because it is being pushed out by permanent teeth
• They complete the adult set of 32 teeth.

TOOTH TOUR

• The crown of each tooth is covered with enamel
• Enamel is a very tough substance and it acts as a tooth's guard
• Dentin makes up the largest part of the tooth.
• Dentin protects the innermost part of the tooth, called the pulp.
• The pulp goes all the way down into the root of the tooth which is under the gum.

TOOTH TYPES

• Your two front teeth and the teeth on either side of them are incisors
• The pointy teeth beside your incisors are called canine
• Next to your canine teeth are your premolars
• If you open your mouth really wide, you'll see your molars
• As we mentioned earlier, the last teeth a person gets are wisdom teeth.

TOOTH TALK

• Your teeth are great for chewing, but you also need them to talk
• Different teeth work with your tongue and lips to help you form sounds.
• your incisors to produce the hard "t" sound
• your upper and lower teeth to make the "th" sound.

TREATING TEETH KINDLY

• Brushing your teeth with fluoride toothpaste is your best bet
• The best way to brush your teeth is in little circles
• You'll also want to clean between your teeth with dental floss
• It's also important to visit your favorite tooth experts
• eat fewer sugary snacks and sugary drinks, such as soda.