Dental quiz for adults

What are questions about teeth?
Cavities (Tooth Decay)
Although cavities are largely preventable, they are one of the most common chronic diseases throughout the lifespan.
Untreated tooth decay can lead to abscess (a severe infection) under the gums which can spread to other parts of the body and have serious, and in rare cases fatal, results..
What are some facts about teeth for adults?
90% of a bad breath smell originates in the mouth.
People who smoke are 2-7 times more likely to develop periodontal disease than non-smokers.
It was customary during the middle ages to kiss a donkey if you had a toothache.
Tooth enamel is the hardest structure in the human body..
What is the most common dental problem in adults?
Adults have more teeth than babies Most adults have 32 teeth.
Adults have four types of teeth: molars, premolars, canines and incisors.
Adults have 12 molars (including 4 wisdom teeth), 8 premolars, 4 canines and 8 incisors..
What is the most common dental problem in adults?
Cavities (Tooth Decay)
Although cavities are largely preventable, they are one of the most common chronic diseases throughout the lifespan.
Untreated tooth decay can lead to abscess (a severe infection) under the gums which can spread to other parts of the body and have serious, and in rare cases fatal, results..

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How many teeth are in a normal mouth?

The first thing to know is that most normal adult mouths contain 32 teeth

The upper teeth are often referred to as the maxillary teeth, and are found along the alveolar ridge of the maxilla

The lower teeth are located along the alveolar ridge of the mandible, and are often called the mandibular teeth