Teeth Quiz: 15 Questions to Test Your Knowledge
Teeth are essential for eating, speaking and smiling. How well do you know their anatomy, their types and the secrets of good dental hygiene?
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Frequently asked questions: Teeth
Here is a preview of what awaits you in this teeth quiz: 15 multiple choice questions, each with a detailed explanation so you can learn while you play. Here are a few sample questions (and their answers, so no cheating before you play!).
How many milk teeth does a child have in total?
Answer: 20. A child has 20 milk teeth in total: 8 incisors, 4 canines and 8 molars. They start to appear at around 6 months and fall out gradually from the age of 6.
What is the part of the tooth below the gum called?
Answer: The root. The root is the part of the tooth below the gum, anchored in the jawbone. The crown is the visible part and the neck is the junction between the two.
What is the soft tissue in the centre of the tooth, containing nerves and blood vessels, called?
Answer: The pulp. Dental pulp is the soft tissue at the heart of the tooth. It contains the nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue that keep the tooth alive.
How many premolars does an adult have in total?
Answer: 8. An adult has 8 premolars in total, that is 2 per quadrant of the jaw. Premolars are located between the canines and the molars and are used to grind food.
What is the main function of saliva in protecting the teeth?
Answer: To neutralise acids and remineralise enamel. Saliva plays an essential role in protecting the teeth by neutralising the acids produced by bacteria and supplying minerals (calcium, phosphate) that repair enamel. The body produces about 1 to 1.5 litres of it per day.
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