Teeth and its Importance

Teeth and its importance part of our body. Teeth give shape and structure to the face. Teeth help us to bite and chew our food. Teeth help in speech. We are able to form words and speak clearly.

The first set of teeth which appear in a baby are called milk teeth. By the age of two years, the child has twenty teeth.

At the age of six years, the milk teeth begin to fall. New teeth, which come in the place of old teeth, are called permanent teeth. By the age of twenty-five years an adult has thirty-two teeth.


Different kinds of teeth and its importance:

We have three kinds of teeth.  They have different functions.

1. Incisors are the biting teeth:

The front teeth are thin, flat and harp. We use them to bite into the food.

2. Canines are the tearing teeth:

These teeth are pointed and used to tear off pieces of food.


3. Molars are the grinding teeth:

These teeth are at the back. They are broad, flat and strong. They are used to chew food.

Teeth have their roots in the gums.


What will happen to our teeth if we do not take good care of our teeth?

If we do not take good care of our teeth then:

(i) Food particles will remain between the teeth.

(ii) Bacteria will thrive on these food particles.

(iii) This will cause a foul smell.

(iv) The teeth will decay. Gums will get infected.

(v) This may result in a toothache.


How can we take good care of our teeth?

(i) We should brush our teeth every morning.

(ii) We should also clean the tongue and massage the gums after brushing.

(iii) Eat plenty of fibrous fruits and raw vegetables to clean and strengthen teeth.

(iv) Wash and gargle every time after we eat something.

(v) We should brush our teeth at night before bedtime.

Human Body

External Organs

Organs in Our Body

Internal Organs

Care of the Sense Organs

Body Systems

Hair and its Importance

Teeth and its Importance







Third Grade

From Teeth and its Importance to HOME PAGE

New! Comments

Have your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below.


Recent Articles

  1. Amphibolic Pathway | Definition | Examples | Pentose Phosphate Pathway

    Jun 06, 24 10:40 AM

    Amphibolic Pathway
    Definition of amphibolic pathway- Amphibolic pathway is a biochemical pathway where anabolism and catabolism are both combined together. Examples of amphibolic pathway- there are different biochemical…

    Read More

  2. Respiratory Balance Sheet | TCA Cycle | ATP Consumption Process

    Feb 18, 24 01:56 PM

    ATP Synthase in Mitochondria
    The major component that produced during the photosynthesis is Glucose which is further metabolised by the different metabolic pathways like glycolysis, Krebs cycle, TCA cycle and produces energy whic…

    Read More

  3. Electron Transport System and Oxidative Phosphorylation | ETC |Diagram

    Feb 04, 24 01:57 PM

    Electron Transport Chains
    It is also called ETC. Electron transfer means the process where one electron relocates from one atom to the other atom. Definition of electron transport chain - The biological process where a chains…

    Read More

  4. Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle | Krebs Cycle | Steps | End Products |Diagram

    Jan 28, 24 12:39 PM

    Aerobic Respiration
    This is a type of process which execute in a cyclical form and final common pathway for oxidation of Carbohydrates fat protein through which acetyl coenzyme a or acetyl CoA is completely oxidised to c…

    Read More

  5. Aerobic Respiration | Definition of Aerobic Respiration | Glycolysis

    Dec 15, 23 08:42 AM

    Aerobic Respiration
    This is a type of respiration where molecular free oxygen is used as the final acceptor and it is observed in cell. Site of Aerobic Respiration - Aerobic respiration is observed in most of the eukaryo…

    Read More