Human teeth are divided into four main types, each with a specific name and function:
- Incisors: These are the sharp front teeth used to cut food. There are four incisors in the upper jaw and four in the lower jaw.
- Canines: These are the pointed teeth located next to the incisors and used to tear food. There are two canines in the upper jaw and two in the lower jaw.
- Premolars: These are located between the canines and the back molars and are used to crush and grind food. There are four premolars in the upper jaw and four in the lower jaw.
- Molars: These are the large, flat back teeth used primarily to grind food. There are six molars in the upper jaw and six in the lower jaw, and these molars include the wisdom teeth that usually appear in adulthood.
