Do you know that there are different types of teeth inside your mouth? If not, it is very important that you should know what these common types are so that you can also determine the separate function of each type. Aside from that, there are also some other functions that the teeth can do when it works as a whole, and these are:
- Helps in Chewing the Food
- Improves One’s Appearance
- Helps in Pronouncing the Words Accurately
With that being said, you can now read the list below to have an idea of what are the common types of teeth that you need to know. With this, you can now also determine the different and separate functions of each type.
Here is the list of the common types of teeth that you need to know.
1. Incisors
Coming first in the list is the incisors which are eight pieces of teeth that you have in front of the mouth; four pieces on the top and another four pieces on the bottom. These incisors commonly appear first among of all the teeth which occur at the six months for the baby set while at the age of six up to eight for the adult set of teeth. You should know that the main function of these incisors is to help you in biting your food.
2. Canines
Another one is the canines which are also called as the fangs and the next type of teeth that will develop. The first set of canines commonly appears at the 16 up to 20 months while the permanent set is at the ages of nine up to 12. You should know that these four canines are the sharpest teeth that you have which is the reason why you used it for tearing and ripping the food apart.
3. Premolars
The premolars or also called as bicuspids are another type of teeth that you can have. These premolars are very different as compared to the other types of teeth because it has no primary set. These four premolars are located equally at the side of the upper and lower jaw of your mouth. It also appears at the age of ten and used to chew and grind the food.
4. Molars
And last in the list are the molars which commonly appear at the 12 months until 28 months for the primary set while the permanent set appears at the age of six up to 13. The permanent set of molars does not also replace any of your primary teeth but instead, comes behind all the teeth. The main function of these teeth is also for grinding and chewing the food.
As what stated above, you now have an idea of what are the common types of teeth and the separate functions of each one. With this, you now also know that your teeth have a very important part inside your mouth so it is very necessary that you must take care of it. So, if you are very much interested to know this topic much better, you can ask for the help of your dentist.
Hi! this is very informative and knowing their different functions, I know now on how important each type of teeth. This topic interests me so I could know more about how to maintain healthy oral health.