Tooth Anatomy: A Quiz

We don't need to be dentists to learn the anatomy of our teeth. After all, we learn the anatomy of our bodies quite early on in school, and it can serve you well to know the anatomy of a tooth. The saying "knowledge is power" is true. It can help you understand and make decisions about your health whether it be your physical, emotional, or oral health. Find out how much you know about the anatomy of your teeth by taking our quiz.

Multiple Choice Quiz

A. Your teeth are made up of ___ important parts:

1. One
2. Three
3. Five
4. None of the above

B. The outer layer of your tooth is called:

1. Enamel
2. Dentin
3. Pulp
4. None of the above

C. The inner most layer of your tooth is called:

1. Dentin
2. Root
3. Pulp
4. Crown

D. The white part of the tooth that you see is called:

1. The root
2. The crown
3. The tip
4. The body

E. Your tooth is white because:

1. You drink milk
2. Of the dentin
3. Both A and B
4. None of the above

Answers

A. 3. Your teeth are made up of five important parts: the pulp, dentin, enamel, root, and crown.

B. 1: The outer layer of your tooth is called the enamel. Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in your body, and helps to protect your teeth against decay.

C. 3: The inner most layer of your tooth is the pulp. The pulp of your tooth is the only living part and consists of blood vessels, nerves and live tissue. It is what gives your tooth feeling.

D. 2: The white part of the tooth that you see above the gumline is called the crown of the tooth. The root is in the socket of your jawbone within your gum.

E. 2: Your tooth is made up of dentin which is covered by the enamel. The dentin is what gives your teeth their whitish color.

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