Incisors
What are incisors used for?
Cutting food
What is another name for canines?
Cuspids
What are premolars used for?
Crushing and grinding food
What is the main function of molars?
Grinding food
How many types of teeth are in the human mouth?
Four
How many incisors does an adult human have?
8
What are canines mainly used for?
Tearing food
How many premolars do adults have?
8
How many molars does a typical adult have including wisdom teeth?
12
What are the four types of teeth?
Incisors, canines, premolars, and molars
Where are incisors located?
At the front of the mouth
How many canines are in the adult mouth?
4
Do children have premolars?
no
Which teeth are the largest in the mouth?
molars
How many permanent teeth does an adult usually have?
32
What shape do incisors usually have?
Flat and sharp
Why are canines considered the strongest teeth?
They have long roots
What is another name for premolars?
Bicuspids
What are wisdom teeth also called?
Third molars
What protects the outside of the tooth?
Enamel
What are the names of the two types of incisors?
Central and lateral incisors
Where are canines located?
Between incisors and premolars
How many cusps do most premolars have?
Two cusps
At what age do wisdom teeth usually appear?
Between 17 and 25 years old
Which part of the tooth contains nerves and blood vessels?
the pulp