Why do we have four different types of teeth, all specifically placed for the maximum efficiency of – Chewing?
They help you to tear, cut and break up different foods in to very small pieces.
There are four different types totaling 32 teeth in the mouth of an adult.
An adult person has 32 teeth.
INCISORS or Cutting teeth:
The 8 incisors are the very front teeth with rather flat surfaces, a straight sharp horizontal edge for cutting and biting the food and one long, single, conical root.
CANINE teeth:
The 4 canine teeth are very strong, pointed corner teeth for tearing and shredding, placed laterally to each lateral incisor. They are larger and stronger than the incisors.
The upper canine teeth are sometimes called eyeteeth.
PREMOLAR teeth:
The 8 premolars, used for the chewing of the food, are placed lateral to and behind the canine teeth, with a flat upper surface and 1-2 roots.
Molars or Molar teeth:
The 12 molars are the back teeth. Molars are the largest of the permanent teeth, used for the final chewing and grinding of the food before swallowing. The very back molars are also known as wisdom teeth.
Table of Contents
- Why is it necessary to Chew so well?
- In which way have we been given this responsibility?
- How can I prove this to myself and become convinced of its correctness?
- What is the main consequence of NOT chewing correctly?
- How can I change to chewing better and masticating the food as the body requires it to be done?
- How and where is the all-important Saliva produced?
- Why do we have four different types of teeth, all specifically placed for the maximum efficiency of – Chewing?
- What are Teeth made of?
- Tooth Development Chart
- What about surgical procedures or jaw-limiting devises?