English Words for "The Mouth and Teeth"

Here you will learn some English words related to the mouth and teeth, such as "palate", "crown", and "gum".

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palate [noun]

(anatomy) the inside upper side of the mouth that separates it from the nasal cavity

a flexible muscular structure located at the back of the roof of the mouth

uvula [noun]

(anatomy) the soft fleshy part at the back of the soft palate that hangs just above the pharynx

the bony structure in the roof of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities

tongue [noun]

the soft movable part inside the mouth used for tasting something or speaking

Ex: Speaking multiple languages requires a skilled tongue .

any of the temporary teeth in young children that falls out and is later replaced with a permanent one

Ex: The preschooler proudly showed off their wobbly baby tooth to their classmates , excited for it to fall out .
crown [noun]

the visible part of the tooth above the gumline, used for biting and chewing

Ex: Dental cleanings aim to maintain the health of the crown of your teeth .
enamel [noun]

the hard white external layer that covers the crown of a tooth

Ex: Brushing and flossing regularly help to maintain enamel health and prevent dental problems .
gum [noun]

the firm, pink flesh around the roots of teeth at the top and bottom of the mouth

Ex: The dentist advised brushing and flossing regularly to prevent gum disease .
incisor [noun]

(anatomy) any of the eight narrow-edged teeth at the front of the mouth that are used for biting

Ex: The orthodontist recommended braces to correct the misalignment of her incisors .

a temporary tooth in young children that drops out and is later replaced with a permanent one

molar [noun]

one of the large flat teeth at the back of the mouth used for grinding and crushing food

premolar [noun]

a tooth that is located between the canine and molar teeth

cingulum [noun]

a rounded ridge or prominence found on the lingual surface of anterior teeth near the cervical third

tooth [noun]

one of the things in our mouth that are hard and white and we use to chew and bite food with

Ex:
bicuspid [noun]

a tooth located between the canine and molar teeth

dentin [noun]

a hard, calcified tissue beneath the enamel and cementum of a tooth

pulp [noun]

the soft, connective tissue found in the center of a tooth, containing blood vessels, nerves, and cells

a dental procedure to remove infected or damaged pulp from a tooth's root canal system

the third and final set of molars that typically emerge in the back of the mouth during early adulthood

canine [noun]

(anatomy) any of the four pointed teeth that are between the incisors and premolars, used for tearing food

Ex: His canines are longer than average .

the hollow space in the mouth that includes the lips, teeth, tongue, gums, and the hard and soft palates