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Body - 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
palate
[noun]

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

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soft palate

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

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uvula
uvula
[noun]

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

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hard palate

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

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tongue
tongue
[noun]

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

Ex: The doctor examined the patient 's tongue for signs of illness .
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baby tooth

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

Ex: The toddler proudly exclaimed , " Look , Mommy , my baby tooth fell out ! " as they held up the tiny tooth in their hand .
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crown
crown
[noun]

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

Ex: Chewing and biting are functions performed by the crown of each tooth .
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enamel
enamel
[noun]

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

Ex: Enamel can be damaged by excessive brushing, grinding teeth, or trauma to the mouth.
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gum
gum
[noun]

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

Ex: The dentist recommended a mouthwash to improve gum health .
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incisor
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.
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milk tooth

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

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molar
molar
[noun]

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

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premolar
premolar
[noun]

a tooth that is located between the canine and molar teeth

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cingulum
cingulum
[noun]

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

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tooth
tooth
[noun]

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

Ex: The dentist examined the cavity in her tooth and recommended a filling .
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bicuspid
bicuspid
[noun]

a tooth located between the canine and molar teeth

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dentin
dentin
[noun]

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

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pulp
pulp
[noun]

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

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root canal

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

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wisdom tooth

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

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canine
canine
[noun]

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

Ex: Canines are sharper than the other teeth .
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oral cavity

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

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