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Dental Plaque Plaque: is a thin layer of bacteria that forms on the teeth and the gums and can cause decay. Kenzy Khalid 3A.

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1 Dental Plaque Plaque: is a thin layer of bacteria that forms on the teeth and the gums and can cause decay. Kenzy Khalid 3A

2 What causes tooth decay?
The sugar in food is converted by the bacteria into acid which dissolves tooth enamel and causes tooth decay. likely harmful food: less harmful food: Candy                                                       Apple                                                              Biscuit Banana                                                                     Cake Carrot

3 part of tooth Description
Enamel                             Hard while coat Dentine                               Found underneath the enamel .not as hard Pulp Cavity                       centre of tooth has blood vessels and nerves Cement                             fixes the tooth to the jaw bone Gums                                 pink cover jaw bone

4 Enamel is the hardest part of the tooth
The pulp Cavity hurts if a tooth is damages as it has blood vessels and nerves

5 Ways of taking care of your teeth:
1. Brush my teeth 2. Drink Water 3. Eat fruits and vegetables

6 1.Canines 2. Incisors 3. Premolars 4.Molars 5 Wisdom
Five kinds of teeth 1.Canines 2. Incisors 3. Premolars 4.Molars 5 Wisdom

7 Names and functions of different tooth:
Incisors: are used for cutting and slicing food Canines: are used for gripping and tearing Molars: are used for cutting and chewing There are 32 permanent teeth and 20 milk teeth


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