Human adults are supposed to have 32 teeth, the last of which may give you a hard time when they grow. The human teeth are classified under four different categories:

• Incisors: These are also known as the cutting teeth. If you divide the mouth into four quadrants: right upper jaw, left upper jaw, right lower jaw, and left lower jaw, we have two incisors in each quadrants, totaling to eight. These teeth are very sharp and usually used to bite into food. These are the most visible teeth of all, building your smile.
• Canines: Each quadrant has one canine, making it a total of four. Canine teeth are conical in shape and very strong. If you have ever used your teeth to tear off something, you must have used one of these teeth. The canines are the immediate neighbors of incisors. These stand out from the rest of the teeth in the mouth because they appear a little taller than others.
• Pre-molars: There are eight pre-molars in our mouth, two in each quadrant. They are located immediately after the canines. These teeth help in chewing our 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 the last teeth to come into the mouth. The molars are the strongest of all teeth. These teeth are recognizable because of their width.

All teeth are equally prone to plaque and decay. Thus, apart from following a proper dental care routine at home, visit your dentist once every six months.

Happy smiling!

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