Teeth homework ks2

There are many ailments that can occur with teeth, from sensitivity to cavities and broken or infected teeth. Dentists and dental surgeons treat these conditions by doing fillings, capping teeth or even removing teeth. Dentists may also prescribe antibiotics for an infection, just like a doctor might.

Each type of tooth is designed to do different things. Incisors cut food, canines tear food, pre-molars crush food, and molars grind food. Humans are omnivores, which means we eat a mixed diet of plants and meat – this is why our teeth are designed and laid out in our mouths the way they are.

There are a number of ways that we can look after our teeth. Brushing teeth at least twice a day helps to keep them clean and to get rid of any plaque which might attack the enamel. You should also floss your teeth – this removes bits that get stuck between your teeth as well as plaque.

Even though we should be cleaning our teeth for between 2-3 minutes, most people clean them for around only 30 seconds. There are 300 different types of bacteria in plaque. The first record of a named dentist is from over 5000 years ago. His name was Hesi-Re and he lived in Egypt.