Most people start off adulthood with 32 teeth, not including the wisdom teeth. There are four types of teeth, and each plays an important role in how you eat, drink, and speak.
The different types include:
- Incisors. These are the chisel-shaped teeth that help you cut up food.
- Canines. These pointy teeth allow you to tear and grasp food.
- Premolars. The two points on each premolar help you crush and tear food.
- Molars. Multiple points on the top surface of these teeth help you chew and grind food.
Read on to learn more about the anatomy and structure of your teeth and conditions that can affect your teeth. We’ll also provide some dental health tips.