Question

What is the difference between incisors and canines?

Answer 1

The incisors at the front of the mouth have a sharp biting surface and are used for cutting or shearing food into small chewable pieces. There are eight incisors in both primary and permanent dentitions.

teeth_caninesThe canines are situated at the 'corners' of the dental arches. They have a sharp, pointed biting surface. Their function is to grip and tear food. There are four canine teeth in both primary and permanent dentitions.

Answer 2

Hi, Here's ur answer... Incisors:  1. These teeth help in biting the food.  2. They are total 8 in number- four in each jaw.  3. They are present in the front of the mouth.   Canines:  1. These teeth help in tearing the food.  2. They are total 4 in number- 2 in each jaw.  3. They are present on either side of the incisors.  Hope it helps you buddy ☺ ☺...