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Function of teeth in humans
What is the function of canine teeth in humans?
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A human being has four canine teeth. Canines have a sharp, pointy surface and are considered the sharpest and longest teeth present in the mouth. Their main function is to help bite, tear and chew the food. They are located next to the incisors, two at the top and two at the bottom.
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Human beings have 4 types of teeth present in the upper and lower jaw.
1. incisors- incisors are present at the front of the upper and lower jaw. Four in each jaw. There function is biting of food.
2 Canines- canines are present next to incisors. Two in each jaw. There function is tearing and biting of food. They are sharp in nature.
3. Premolars- Premolars are present next to canines and are broad in nature. There are 4 premolars in each jaw. There function is to chewing and grinding of food.
4 Molars- molars are present next to premolars and are broader in nature. There are 6 molars present in each jaw. There function is similar to premolars i.e. cheming and grinding of food.