We were taught this in school. Types of teeth. Do you remember any of it today? Why would you, right? You aren’t required to know about teeth. Let the dentists fuss on that. Irrespective of how you feel about this bit of information, I am dedicating today’s post on the different types of teeth. If I were to appear on Are You Smarter Than the Fifth Grader, this would definitely help! Aww. But since you are still reading this post, I assume you wanna brush up your memory.

Now, we have 32 teeth. At least, we are supposed to (in case you still have a few more to come!). These teeth are categorized into four types. Before I tell you about the types, let me explain how you can find them in your mouth. Divide your mouth into four logical quadrants: right upper jaw, left upper jaw, right lower jaw, and left lower jaw. Now, let’s look at the teeth types.

• Incisors: These teeth are the ones we use to cut something. There are two incisors in each quadrant of our mouth. You use these to bite into food. They are extremely sharp. These eight teeth are the most visible of all the teeth.
• Canines: There is one canine in each quadrant, right next to the incisors. So, you have four in all. Canine teeth are conical in shape and very strong. If you have ever tried tearing a tag off your clothes with your teeth, you have uses these. Canines stand out from the rest of the teeth in the mouth because they appear a little taller than others.
• Pre-molars: Each quadrant has two pre-molar teeth. Thus, you have a total of eight. They are the immediate neighbours of the canines. Pre-molars help you chew your food.
• Molars: There are three molars in each quadrant of our mouth. The molars complete the chewing process before the food is swallowed and passed down into the body. The molars are also referred to as the wisdom teeth as they are the last teeth to come into the mouth. The molars are the strongest of all teeth. Molars are wider than other teeth in your mouth.

I am sure you were moving your tongue over your teeth to figure them out as you were reading this post. Now, don’t deny it. It’s time to boast this newly-gained knowledge, but make sure you follow a proper dental care routine to take care of each and every tooth. And, don’t forget to visit your dentist!

Happy smiling!

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