Human Nutrition (Types of teeth) Flashcards
What are the four main types of teeth?
Incisors
Canines
Premolars
Molars
Where are incisors found in the mouth?
At the front of the mouth
What type of teeth are found at the front of the mouth?
Incisors
How are incisors shaped?
They are shaped like chisels
What type of teeth are shaped like chisels?
Incisors
What do incisors do to food?
They cut and slice food
What type of teeth cut and slice food?
Incisors
How are canines shaped?
They are long, pointed, fang-like teeth
What type of teeth are long, pointed and fang-like?
Canines
What do canines do to food?
They grip and tear food
What teeth grip and tear food?
Canines
What shape are premolars?
They are teeth with large, flat surfaces
What teeth have large, flat surfaces?
Premolars
What do premolars do to food?
They crush and grind food
What type of teeth crush and grind food?
Premolars and molars
