Anatomy and development of the mouth and teeth: Baby teeth are also called deciduous teeth, milk teeth, primary teeth, and temporary teeth. Teeth begin developing below the gum in the fetus (developing baby within its mother). Proper development of teeth depends on good nutrition from the mother during pregnancy. The mother’s diet should have adequate […]
Digestion:Chewing
Why is it important to thoroughly chew food? Digestion is the process of breaking the food you eat into small enough pieces to be used by your body. This process starts in your mouth. First, knife-like teeth in the front of your mouth, called incisors, cut and slice a small piece from the food. The […]