Our teeth are critical when it comes to providing nourishment to our bodies. After all, they help us chew and digest food, play an important role in speech, and impact our health overall. If you’ve ever stood in front of a mirror and wondered why all of your teeth look different it’s because they all serve a different purpose in your mouth. Dr. Greg Fort at Top Choice Dental thought it would be fun to inform you all about the different types of teeth and their functions. Read on to learn more!
- Incisors – located at the front of the mouth, these teeth have a sharp biting surface and are used for cutting or shearing food into small chewable pieces.
- Canines – located at the ‘corners’ of the dental arches, these teeth have a sharp pointed biting surface. Their function is to grip and tear food.
- Premolars – Unlike incisors and canines, these teeth have a flat biting surface. Their function is to tear and crush food.
- Molars – The molars are the largest teeth in the mouth and they too have a large flat biting surface. The function of these is perhaps the strongest of all as they chew, crush, and grind food.
If you have questions about your teeth, please give us a call. To learn about the services we provide here at our practice, visit www.hoptowndental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Greg Fort at Top Choice Dental in Hopkinsville, KY, call 270-886-8585.
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