Four Different Types of Teeth Plus More
Most of us know how important it is to look after our teeth, but do you know what the different types of teeth are and how we use them? Teeth don’t just help you bite and chew; they play an important role in speaking and support many aspects of your facial structure. There are four kinds of teeth in your mouth, according to Everyday Health, and each performs a slightly different function. Then there are three rarer formations that can occur in a growing jaw.
Incisors
At the front of the mouth are eight thin, straight teeth called incisors – four at the top and four at the bottom – which bite into the food you eat and help you pronounce words as you speak. Incisors also support the lips.
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