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