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TEETH
Hard structures used to chew food.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| TEETH | Hard structures used to chew food. |
| CROWN | The top part of the tooth. |
| CANINES | Sharp pointed teeth used for tearing food. |
| GUMLINE | Where the tooth and the gums meet. |
| MOLARS | They have many cuspids and are used for grinding and pushing food to the back. |
| ROOT | The part that is under the gum and holds the tooth in place. |
| NECK | Connects the crown with the root. |
| INCISORS | These teeth are used to cut food. |
| PREMOLARS | These teeth are located between the canine and molars and are used for crushing. |
| MILK TEETH | They are the teeth that come out as a child. |
| CAVITIES | Holes fomed by germs that grow in the presence of residues. |