Parts of the Teeth Game Quiz Online

When’s the last time you had to remove a tooth? Did you experience a toothache for days before it was removed? How about ice cream – did your teeth hurt when you last ate some?

Your teeth are incredibly strong, but they can also be sensitive. You use your teeth all the time – how much do you know about them?

Questions

The enamel in your teeth is _______ than bone tissue.

A.stronger

B.weaker

C.softer

D.spongier

At most, adult humans have a permanent set of ___ teeth.

A.20

B.26

C.32

D.38

How much of your teeth is located under your gums?

A.One-third

B.One-half

C.Two-thirds

D.One-fourth

According to the 2019 Global Burden of Disease report, tooth decay, or dental cavities, is the _______ most common non-communicable disease.

A.first

B.second

C.third

D.fourth

These teeth are used primarily for cutting food.

A.Incisors

B.Premolars

C.Molars

D.Canines

What is another term for premolars?

A.Tricuspids

B.Mini-molars

C.Fangs

D.Bicuspids

This is the topmost part of your tooth. Its shape provides a clue about the tooth’s function.

A.Root

B.Dentin

C.Crown

D.Enamel

This refers to the soft, sensitive tissue found within the center of your tooth. It is composed of a clump of blood vessels and nerves.

A.Pulp

B.Enamel

C.Root

D.Gumline

These distinct teeth end in slightly sharp points and aid you in tearing food, particularly meat, when you bite.

A.Premolars

B.Incisors

C.Molars

D.Canines

Herbivores have plenty of this type of teeth. The tooth has several small cusps on top that help you grind and break down food as you chew.

A.Premolars

B.Molars

C.Incisors

D.Canines

This part of the tooth makes up the majority of its structure. It lies beneath the enamel layer.

A.Gumline

B.Crown

C.Sub-enamel

D.Dentin

Humans grow ___ sets of teeth over their lifetime.

A.2

B.3

C.4

D.5

How many teeth are found in the first (baby teeth) set?

A.14

B.18

C.20

D.23

To prevent gum disease, dentists recommend brushing your teeth _______ a day.

A.once

B.twice

C.thrice

D.four times

As a general rule, it is advisable to visit a dentist to check on your teeth every…

A.three months

B.six months

C.nine months

D.twelve months