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There are four different types of teeth in the mouth. Their functions have been briefly described below.

1.Incisorsare present at the front of the mouth with a sharp biting surface. They are used for cutting food into small chewable pieces.

2.Caninesare situated at the ‘corners’ of the dental arches. They have a sharp, pointed biting surface. Their function is to grip and tear food.

3.Premolarsdo not have a sharp biting surface like the incisors and canines. They instead have a flat biting surface having the function to tear and crush food.

4.Molarsare the largest among all types. They have a large and flat biting surface. Their function is to chew, crush and grind food.



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