30/03/2026
32 TEETH & THEIR NAMES π¦·
Know the types of teeth and their functions π
π Incisors (Front Teeth)
β’ Central & Lateral incisors
β’ 8 total (4 upper, 4 lower)
β’ Function: Cutting & biting food
πΊ Canines (Pointed Teeth)
β’ 4 total (1 in each quadrant)
β’ Function: Tearing food
πΆ Premolars (Bicuspids)
β’ First & Second premolars
β’ 8 total
β’ Function: Crushing & tearing
π¦· Molars
β’ First, Second & Third molars
β’ 12 total
β’ Function: Grinding food
π§ Third Molars (Wisdom Teeth)
β’ Last to erupt (late teens/early 20s)
β’ Sometimes removed due to lack of space
βοΈ Total Count
β’ 32 permanent teeth in adults
π‘ Easy Breakdown:
β’ 8 Incisors
β’ 4 Canines
β’ 8 Premolars
β’ 12 Molars