Question

Name the difference types of teeth and their function

Answer 1

Teeth

Teeth are hard structures located on the jaws in the mouth. There are four main types of teeth, and each one has a different shape and function.

The four main types of teeth are:

1. Incisors - our incisors are eight teeth in the front center of our mouth (four on both the bottom and top). These are typically the first adult teeth that a child will get, coming in when the child is between six and eight years old. Incisors are the teeth that we use to bite into our food.
2. Canines - our canines are the next teeth that develop in your mouth. we have four of them and they are our sharpest teeth, used for tearing apart food.
3. Premolars - Premolars are used for tearing and crushing food. Unlike our incisors and canines, premolars have a flat biting surface. We have eight premolars in total.
4. Molars - our molars are your largest teeth. Their function is similar to that of the premolars, to grind, tear, and crush food. Molars have a large flat biting surface which makes them perfect for this job.