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Teeth Chart |
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Types
of teeth |
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Type of Teeth
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Number of Teeth |
Location |
Function |
| Incisor |
4+4=8
(4 teeth per jaw) |
in
the middle at front of mouth |
These
are the teeth used for cutting,
tearing and slicing. |
| Canine
(or Cuspid) |
2+2=4
(2 in each jaw) |
on
each side of incisors |
| Premolars
or (or Bicuspid) |
4+4=8 |
just
after canines towards the back of
mouth on sides |
They
are the large teeth used for grinding
the food while chewing.
The last two molars in each jaw are
known as wisdom teeth and in some
people these may not grow at all. |
| Molars |
6+6=12 |
towards
the back of mouth on sides |
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