Teeth and healthy eating

How many teeth have you got? Count them. Draw diagrams showing the shapes of the different teeth you have. Why do you think they have different shapes Incisors Canines Premolars Molars Used for cutting food Used for tearing food Used for grinding & chewing food Used for grinding & chewing food (Only appear in adult set of teeth)

Incisor Canine Molar Picture Name Used for Position in mouth Reason tooth is useful Incisor Canine Molar Cutting and biting food Grinding and chewing food Tearing food Front Front corners Back Wide thin edge for cutting through food Flat rough surface for crushing and grinding food Pointed end for tearing food

What are the parts of a tooth?

What foods are good for our teeth?

How can I look after my teeth? Brush your teeth twice a day Try not to eat too many sweets Visit the dentist twice a year

What do the different teeth do? incisors canines cut tear pre molars molars chew rip

Teeth Incisors- cut Need healthy gums Canines- tear Healthy teeth Regular cleaning Sugars damage teeth Molars- chew Help humans eat Teeth 2 sets Replaced by adult teeth Have to last Milk (baby) Adult Can’t be replaced Fall out

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Done by Hanin karam Class 3B