Types of Teeth

There are four types of teeth that make up the 32 teeth in the adult mouth;

• Incisors used for biting and tearing food
• Canines used for aiding in the tearing and holding food in place
• Premolars for crushing and grinding food
• Molars also for crushing and grinding our food before we swallow

These teeth work together to aid in digestion, maintain the shape of your jawbone and smile and don't forget your overall oral and physical health. A missing or damaged tooth can put the surrounding teeth at increased risk of decay and lead to future problems. It is important to care for and maintain every tooth regardless of their visibility when you smile. A healthy mouth is essential to a healthy body, so much so that early signs of health problems often appear in the mouth, making regular visits to the dentist more important than you may think.

Come by our office next time you're in the neighborhood, even if it's just to smile and say hi, we'd be happy to discuss your teeth or anything else for that matter.

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