What is the function of canine teeth in humans?
Describe the Function of Canine Teeth in Humans
A human being has four canine teeth. Canines have sharp, pointy surfaces 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. Their function is biting food.
2 Canines- canines are present next to incisors. Two in each jaw. Their function is the tearing and biting of food. They are sharp.
3. Premolars- Premolars are present next to canines and are broad. There are 4 premolars in each jaw. Their function is to chew and grind food.
4 Molars- molars are present next to premolars and are broader. There are 6 molars present in each jaw. Their function is similar to premolars, i.e., chewing and grinding of food.
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