There are 28 teeth total in the human mouth, organized into four types - incisors, canines, premolars, and molars. Incisors are the front teeth used for biting. Canines are next and are sharp, used for tearing food. Premolars are behind the canines and aid in chewing and tearing. Molars are the back teeth and are mainly used for grinding food. Proper dental hygiene includes brushing twice daily, flossing, drinking water, and visiting the dentist regularly.

1. DO YOU WANT TO KNOW
ABOUT YOUR TEETH?

2. INTRODUCTION:
 Do you know how many teeth you
have in your mouth? what are they
used for?

3. TYPES:
 The upper jaw which has palate is called
MAXILLA.
 The lower jaw which has tongue is called
MANDIBLE.
 There 28 teeth in our oral cavity.
WE HAVE FOUR TYPES OF TEETH.
 1.Incisor
 2.Canine
 3.Premolar.
 4.Molar

4. 1.INCISOR
 Incisor is our front teeth. there are two
types of incisor.
 CENTRAL INCISOR and LATERAL
INCISOR.
 Central incisor comes first followed by
lateral incisor.
 Totally we have 8 incisors.
 4 central incisor (two in upper, two in
lower) and 4 lateral incisor(two in upper,
two in lower).

5.  Their main purpose is BITING.
 When we try to bite hard substances we
use our front teeth.
 All food items will be placed first in front
teeth, then pushed into back teeth.
 These incisors plays 85% in aesthetics
role.

6. 2.CANINE
 Canine comes next to incisor.We are
known it as lion's teeth.
 It is the sharp and long rooted teeth.
 We have 4 canine in our oral region
(two in upper and two in lower).
 The major job of canine is TEARING.
 Canine used to split up the food
particles after biting.
 Canine plays 10% in aesthetics role.

7. 3.PREMOLAR
 Next comes premolar. We have 8
premolars in our teeth (4 in upper & 4
in lower). Premolars used for
CHEWING and tearing purpose.
Premolars place 5% in aesthetics role.

8. 4.MOLARS
 Last but not the least comes molars.
Molars are the back tooth.
 There are 8 molars inside our mouth
(without including wisdom molars).
 Two in upper and two in lower.
 Molars are mainly used for GRINDING
and also chewing purpose.
 We should grind about at least 6-8
seconds before we swallow.
 Aesthetics does not play a major role
here, but mastication plays.

9.  Yes! without molars ,we cannot eat foods
properly. Molars plays 80% of
mastication process.
 Molars also includes wisdom teeth.
Wisdom teeth is the last one to erupt in
oral cavity. There are 4 wisdom teeth.
Two in upper and two in lower. It may
erupt or may get impacted.

10. DENTAL TIPS

11.  Brush your teeth twice daily with proper brushing
techniques.
 Do not brush more than 5 minutes.
 Change your tooth brush every 2 months
 Gargle your mouth with mouth wash / water after
every meal.
 Drink as much as water you can intake.

12.  Avoid smoking / pan chewing habits.
 Do not take more acidic foods.
 Do not try to open bottle with mouth.
 Floss your teeth regularly.
 Visit your dentist every 6 months.

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