Types of Teeth – Incisors, Canines, and Molars

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1. Question 1

   Multiple choice

   Which teeth are at the very front of the mouth and are used for cutting food?

2. Question 2

   Multiple choice

   Which teeth are pointed and used for tearing and gripping food?

3. Question 3

   Multiple choice

   Which teeth have a large flat surface and are used for grinding food into a paste?

4. Question 4

   True or false

   All teeth in your mouth have the same shape and do the same job.

5. Question 5

   Matching

   Match each type of tooth to its function and location.

More exercises in this module

• Digestive Organs – Know Your System

• The Eggshell Experiment – Testing How Drinks Affect Teeth

• Why We Chew – Mechanical vs Chemical Digestion

• Science of the Experiment – Planning and Drawing Conclusions

• Nutrients and Waste – What the Body Keeps and Removes

• Tooth Decay – How Cavities Form and How to Prevent Them