The Four Types of Teeth And What They Do

The four types of teeth that comprise the 32 total teeth most adults have, vary in structure within our own mouths and from individual to individual. Your teeth help you chew your food, making it easier to digest. Each of these four types has a different shape and performs a different role. Read on to find out more about the four types of teeth and what they do.

Incisors

Your incisor teeth are the eight teeth at the front of your mouth. There are four on the top and bottom. They are rectangular in shape and used for biting vegetables or meat. Because they are easy to reach with toothbrushing and flossing, they tend not to be very prone to decay. They are, however, the most likely to be damaged by accidents due to their prominent position.

Canines

Your canine teeth are found on either side of your incisors on the top and bottom. These relatively sharp teeth are longer in other mammals and used for combat. In humans, canine teeth provide extra assistance with the biting and ripping of tough meats and fibrous vegetables. Because Canine teeth are also found at the front of your mouth, they too are easy to clean, but often suffer similar kinds of damage as incisors due to their equally prominent position.

Premolars

The four premolars perform the necessary grinding and crushing function, which enables you to swallow your food more easily. These teeth emerge around age ten. There are two premolars on the top and bottom of your mouth. These teeth can be more difficult to reach, so require much more care to keep them healthy.

Molars

Molars are also for grinding and crushing just like premolars. The adult mouth has eight molars, which are positioned at the very rear of the mouth. Because of this, molars tend to suffer from incomplete and inadequate cleaning. This makes them easy targets for tooth decay and cavities.  

Your teeth work together to ensure efficient chewing and digestion. In this way,  they impact overall health. Because a healthy mouth contributes to an overall healthy body, it is imperative that you maintain your dental health with regular brushing, flossing, and dental visits.

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