Have you ever wondered what makes up your teeth?
Teeth play a vital role in eating, chewing, nutrition and speech - making them a very important part of your body.
Let's learn more about the anatomy of our teeth!
Types of Teeth:
The average adult has 32 teeth, including their wisdom teeth. Of these 32 teeth, 8 are incisors, 4 are canines, 8 are premolars, 8 are molars and 4 are wisdom teeth.
Incisors
These are the teeth at the front of your smile that are used for biting into food. The two middle incisors are called central incisors, while the teeth next to them are called lateral incisors. Incisors are usually the first teeth to erupt, at around 6 months for baby teeth and between age 7 and 8 for adult teeth.
Canines
Premolars
Molars
Wisdom Teeth
What makes up a tooth?
Crown
Root
Dentin
Pulp
Cementum
Periodontal Ligament:
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And there you have it! Is tooth anatomy more complicated than you thought? If you've got any questions, leave a comment down below! There's certainly a lot more to learn about such an amazing part of our bodies.
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