You know they’re for chewing, you know they’re for smiling bright! But do you know the names of your teeth? Or the parts of the tooth? Test your tooth anatomy knowledge with these questions from your family dentist in Kelowna, BC., and see how well you know the different parts of your teeth.
The Discover Dental team wishes you good luck! (Answers are at the end.)
Questions:
1. What is the name of the hard, outer layer of the tooth?
A) Dentin
B) Enamel
C) Pulp
D) Crown
2. Which part of the tooth contains nerves and blood vessels?
A) Enamel
B) Dentin
C) Pulp
D) Root
3. How many roots does a lower molar tooth typically have?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
4. What is the part of the tooth that is visible above the gum line?
A) Root of the tooth
B) Tooth crown
C) Part of the dentin
D) Pulp area
5. Which layer of the tooth is directly beneath the enamel?
A) Pulp in the tooth
B) Dentin layer
C) Crown section
D) Tooth root
6. What is dentin for in the tooth?
A) To protect the tooth
B) To provide support and structure for the enamel
C) To nourish the tooth
D) To fight infections from the gums
7. Where is the pulp in a tooth located?
A) In the enamel
B) In the root
C) In the crown
D) In the centre
8. In tooth anatomy, how many roots does a typical canine tooth have?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
9. What is the primary component of enamel?
A) Calcium
B) Phosphate
C) Collagen
D) Both A and B
10. What connects the tooth to the jawbone?
A) Dentin
B) Periodontal Ligament
C) Enamel
D) Pulp
Answers:
B) Enamel
C) Pulp
B) Two
B) Crown
B) Dentin
B) Provide support and structure
D) In the centre
A) One
D) Both A and B
B) Periodontal Ligament
How Was Your Tooth Anatomy Knowledge?
- 9-10 Correct: You’re a tooth anatomy superstar! Your knowledge of the anatomy of a tooth is impressive. This makes it super easy to chat with Dr. Hallett, Dr. Carter, and Dr. Hayward about your teeth when you come in for your or your child’s next dental cleaning, or even for cosmetic dentistry like porcelain veneers or emergency dental care.
- 6-8 Correct: Great job! You have a good grasp of tooth anatomy, though there are a few areas where you might want to brush up. Be sure to ask us your questions the next time we see you!
- 3-5 Correct: Not bad, but consider learning more about the parts of the tooth to enhance your understanding.
- 0-2 Correct: It looks like tooth anatomy might not be your strong suit. No worries! Now’s the time to learn more about the parts of the tooth and lock in your knowledge of your chompers: the dentin, enamel, tooth crown, and tooth root.
Bring Your Questions About Tooth Anatomy to Your Kelowna Dentists
Still have a few more questions about the anatomy of the tooth and how to ensure you’re taking care of every part? Bring them with you to your next visit to our comfortable and welcoming dental office.
As your family dentist in Kelowna, BC, we’re here with quality dental care to help you and your family enjoy the best possible oral health — and that includes being well-informed about your teeth.
Schedule your next appointment, and we’ll see you soon!