Question

How many teeth are normally present in an adult human?

• A. 32
• B. 31
• C. 23
• D. 22

Answer 1

The correct option is A

32

A normal adult human has a set of 32 teeth, which (except for wisdom teeth) would have been developed by about age 13. They are:

8 Incisors	- The middle four teeth on the upper and lower jaws.
4 Canines	- The pointed teeth right next to the incisors.
8 Premolars	- The teeth between the canines and molars.
12 Molars	- The teeth present in the corner-most parts of the jaws.