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Teeth!!!!

Teeth!!!!. Teeth. Incisors: biting and tearing Canines: holding and piercing Premolars: chopping and grinding Molars: chopping and grinding Human dental formula: 2123 2123 (this means for every half of a jaw there are 2 incisors, 1 canine, 2 premolars and 3 molars)

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Teeth!!!!

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  1. Teeth!!!!

  2. Teeth • Incisors: biting and tearing • Canines: holding and piercing • Premolars: chopping and grinding • Molars: chopping and grinding • Human dental formula: 2123 2123 • (this means for every half of a jaw there are 2 incisors, 1 canine, 2 premolars and 3 molars) • Dental plan varies depending on the feeding habits

  3. Incisors! (flat slicing teeth at the front)

  4. Canines (meat slicing sharp pointy teeth)

  5. Premolars (for some grinding and some slicing)

  6. Molars (for grinding vegetation)

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