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What are your pointy teeth called?
The pointy teeth in the mouth are named "Canines" and are common among mammals, usually being enlarged in carnivores. Canine teeth can be found between the incisors and premolar teeth in mammals.
What is a wavelike motion that pushes food downward?
Peristalsis is the wavelike motion of muscles that pushes food downward through the digestive tract. It helps propel food and liquids from the esophagus to the stomach and through the intestines for digestion and absorption.
Humans have how many different kinds of teeth?
They are 4 types of teeth : Molar - Teeth at the back that crush the food before swallowing. Canines - rip up the food. they are next to the incisors. Incisors - bite the food. they are at front of mouth. Premolars - mash our food while we chew. Z
What type of teeth cut and slice food?
Incisors are the teeth that are primarily used for cutting and slicing food. They have sharp, chisel-like edges that help to bite into and slice through food.
What are the Three main types of teeth?
The 3 types of teeth are molars, canines and incisors.Molars: Back teeth for crushing and grinding food.Canines (Fangs): In meat-eating animals like cats and dogs they are long and sharp and are used for stabbing and gripping food.Incisors: Front teeth are for snipping and cutting food.
What assists in the proper chewing of foods?
Tongue- The tongue actually pushes the food around inside the mouth, placing it between the teeth for chewing.
What do you call food particles stuck between teeth?
It is called "victusinterodenta". which means "food between teeth". Ryyah
What system are teeth in?
The digestive system! they grind up the food and then the tongue pushes it into the throat and then... you know what happens next!right?
The positves about braces for Teeth?
The main positive outcome of braces on teeth is that the patient will have straight teeth, making it harder for food to get stuck between them. There should be no gaps between teeth.
What are the harmful effects of dental caries?
junk food effects teeth because because junk food has a bunch of sucrose in it
How do dolphins' teeth help them to eat their food?
Dolphins have between 45 and 63 small, sharp teeth, which enable them to tear food into smaller pieces.
Is it necessary to floss at all?
Flossing cleans any food particles stuck between teeth. If those food particles are not cleaned, they will cause cavity between teeth and also cause your gum and bone to go away leading to gum disease.
What is the job of the tongue in the digestive system?
The teeth break down the food into smaller pieces for easier digestion. The tongue mixes the food with saliva to break it down further, and also pushes the food down your throat so it can travel down the esophagus.
How sharp are platypuses' teeth?
Adult platypuses do not have teeth. Teeth are not necessary for platypuses, as they "chew" their food by grinding it between horny plates on their upper and lower jaws.
What pushes the food through the digestive system?
The organs that your food passes through pushes it along. E.g: The esophagus (aka: The gullet) squeezes and pushes the food down. That's why you can eat upside down without the food coming back up!
Why do you use dental floss?
To get out food and other materials that are logged in between teeth.
What parasites are found on the teeth of crocodiles?
It is unknown of the type of parasites that are found on the teeth. The parasites could be from food that has been rotting between the teeth. Birds that are called a plover.
