Dental Anatomy and Types of Teeth

Flashcards covering teeth structure, types, and development.

Importance of Teeth

Teeth help us to bite and chew food, give shape to the face, and help us speak clearly.

Milk Teeth (Temporary Teeth)

The first set of teeth in a child, typically appearing around six months old and numbering twenty by age three.

Permanent Teeth

The set of teeth that develops as a child grows, replacing milk teeth and totaling 32 teeth by adulthood.

Incisors

Teeth used for cutting and biting food; there are four in each jaw.

Canines

Sharp, pointed teeth used for tearing food.

Premolars

Broad teeth used for crushing food; located behind the canines.

Molars

Large, flat teeth used for grinding food; located at the back of the mouth.

Crown

The visible white part of the tooth.

Root

The part of the tooth that is fixed inside the gums.

Enamel

The hardest substance in the human body, which protects the tooth.