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Types and Functions of Human Teeth

The document discusses the structure and types of human teeth, including milk teeth and permanent teeth, highlighting their differences in size, strength, and lifespan. It emphasizes the importance of dental care to prevent cavities and toothaches, providing tips for maintaining oral hygiene. Additionally, it lists various dental treatments available for tooth issues.

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Types and Functions of Human Teeth

The document discusses the structure and types of human teeth, including milk teeth and permanent teeth, highlighting their differences in size, strength, and lifespan. It emphasizes the importance of dental care to prevent cavities and toothaches, providing tips for maintaining oral hygiene. Additionally, it lists various dental treatments available for tooth issues.

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Teeth structure, food class and digestive system play an important role in the human body and health.

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Types of teeth and their function

Human has multiple types of teeth and each type of teeth have their own shape and function.

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Structure of a tooth

Structure of a tooth:-

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Milk Teeth Set and Permanent Teeth Set

Milk teeth are baby teeth that will fall out as we grow up.

Permanent teeth are teeth that are grown to replace baby teeth.

Comparison between milk teeth and permanent teeth:-

Milk teeth Permanent teeth

Milk teeth set Permanent teeth set

Consist of 20 teeth Consist of 32 teeth


Smaller in size Bigger in size
Weaker than permanent teeth Stronger than milk teeth.
Shorter life span Longer life span
Started to grow at the age of 6 months and completed at the age Started to grow at the age of 6 years old and completed at the age
of 3 years old. of 21 years old.

Dental care

We need to take care of our teeth to avoid cavities and toothache.

How to take care of our teeth

1. Eat healthy food.

2. Rinse your mouth after a meal.

3. Brush your teeth at least twice a day.

4. Use floss and toothpick to pick stuck food.

5. Do a regular check-up at the clinic every 6 months.

There are multiple treatments available for teeth:-


1. Dental fillings
2. Braces
3. Root treatment
4. Dentures

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