Biology, asked by ajiya33, 9 months ago

what is teeth and how many teeth are there in mouth​

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Answered by AnuSimon
1

Answer:

A tooth is a hard, calcified structure found in the jaws of many vertebrates and used to break down food.

A normal adult mouth has 32 teeth that grow after falling of the milk teeth.

Answered by PsychoUnicorn
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  • Teeth are the strong structure situated in the jaws.

  • They are responsible for chewing, grinding and tearing of food.

  • They are made up of calcium.

  • They are made up of specialized tissues. They are pulp, dentin, enamel, and cementum.

1. Incisors -

  • The front teeth are called incisors. There are 8 incisors in our mouth, 4 in upper part and 4 in lower part.

  • Incisors play an important role in cutting food.

2. Canines -

  • There are 4 canines in our mouth. They are located after the incisors.

  • The main function of canines are to tear food.

3. Premolars (Bicuspids) -

  • There are 8 premolars in our mouth. t

  • They are specialized in crushing the food and make it easier to shallow.

4. Molars -

  • Molars are the largest teeth in our mouth. There are 12 molars in our mouth.

  • They are responsible in chewing and grinding. They played an important role in chewing process.
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