The Importance of our Teeth in the Digestion

Process

Group Members:
★ Nathanael Webley
★ Tiara Stedford
★ Shantoy Evans
★ Riana Grey
 What are teeth?

● The human mouth has three main types of teeth: Incisors, Canines, and Molars.
● Teeth are like bones, but they are a lot stronger. They have four tissues: enamel,
dentin, cementum, and pulp.
● The first, enamel, is the part of the tooth you’re cleaning when you brush your
teeth. It is a hard tissue, about 95% mineral. Underneath this hard outer covering
is,
● The dentin which connects to the nerves in your tooth.
● The cementum covers the tooth roots.
● The pulp at the center contains all of your tooth’s nerves, blood vessels, and
connective tissue.
What is their role in the digestive system?

●As the beginning of your digestive system, teeth are essential.

Chewing food is the first step in converting it into molecules
that your body can use.

●If your teeth aren’t healthy, then you can’t break your food
down as effectively.
What is their role in the digestive system continued?

● The Incisors, located in the middle front of the lower and upper jaws, it is used to cut food into pieces.
● The Molars, located in the back of the mouth , it is used to grind and chew.
● The Canine, located at the corners of mouth, it is used to tear food.
● The Premolar, located between the canines and the molar teeth, it is used chew food.
PICTURES SHOWING DIFFERENT TEETH
 HEALTH TIPS

● To keep your teeth at their healthiest, we should eat healthy

● Eat limited sugary foods and beverages
● Brush your teeth and tongue twice with fluoride toothpaste
daily.
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