The Mouth

What teeth are in the mouth?

There are many teeth in the mouth

but they all have different jobs like

chewing, ripping/tearing and biting.

read on to find out more...

Did you know...

Your teeth are as strong bones?

The teeth:

The Molars

The Premolars

The canines

The incisors

Also known as the oral cavity, the mouth is the hollow cavity that allows food and air to enter the body. The mouth contains many other organs - such as the teeth, tongue, and the ducts of the salivary glands - that work together to aid in the ingestion and digestion of food. The mouth also plays a major role in the production of speech through the movements of the tongue, lips and cheeks.

without saliva, we would

not be able to taste anything! It's true!

The tongue is the only muscle in the human body that works without any support from the skeleton!

One third of your tooth is covered by your gums!

Close your mouth when swimming because chlorine will wear down the enamel!