Question

Which teeth do you use for biting and cutting, and which ones for piercing and tearing? Also find out the ones that are used for chewing and grinding?

Answer 1

for cutting we use Incisors
canines for  piercing and tearing
premolars and molars for chewing and grinding

Answer 2

Answer:

The teeth used for biting and cutting are Incisors, and which ones for piercing and tearing are called Canines and the ones that are used for chewing and grinding are Premolars and Molars.

Explanation:

• The teeth used for 'biting and cutting' are Incisors. Human beings have 8 incisors, 4 on each 'upper and lower jaw', which is sharp and is strong for biting and cutting the flesh.

• The teeth which are used for piercing and tearing are called Canines. There are 4 canines in total, 2 in each upper and lower jaw, one beside each of the four incisors.  They are very 'sharp and pointed'.  

• The teeth that are used for 'chewing and grinding' are Premolars and Molars. They are generally flat and broad and is used for crushing the food.