See the mouth as an organised tool set: two sets of teeth over a lifetime, four types with different jobs.
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Twenty milk teeth first, then thirty-two permanent teeth
The mouth is the first part of our digestive system. If you look inside, you will see different types of teeth and a tongue. Teeth are essential—they help to bite and chew the food, give shape to our face, and help us to speak clearly.
The chapter's own questions on which teeth a person has at a given age
Flat teeth are in the ___ of the mouth.
Incisors, canines, premolars and molars, and what each one does
The teeth in the front of the mouth are flat and are used for biting and cutting the food. They are known as incisors. There are four incisors in the upper jaw and four in the lower jaw.
On either side of the flat teeth is a sharp pointed tooth used for tearing the food. They are known as canines. There are four canines in all.
The chapter's figure of the open mouth with each tooth type labelled
The shape of each tooth matches its physical job in breaking down your food.
Pair each type of tooth with its job, using the chapter's own question
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The chapter's denture activity, done at home and described here
List the counts for your incisors, canines, premolars, and molars on one jaw.
Describe the order of the teeth from the front of your clay jaw to the back.