How many teeth do we have? That may seem like an easy question, but it’s not so simple when you think about how many teeth are in the human mouth and how they’re organized! The average adult has 32 permanent teeth, with six incisors, four canines, eight premolars, and twelve molars in the back of their mouth. Even still, that numbers of teeth can vary wildly depending on factors like what side of the family you came from or whether or not you were an adult when your wisdom teeth finally came in!
32 Adult Human Teeth
In total, you have 32 adult teeth in your mouth. 14 molars, 8 incisors, 4 canines and 8 premolars. This is broken down into four quadrants; upper left – 2 molars, 1 canine and 1 premolar. Upper right – 3 molars, 2 incisors and 1 premolar. Lower left – 3 molars, 2 incisors and 1 premolar Lower right – 2 molars, 1 canine and 2 premolars. Just remember that a quandrant is one-fourth of your mouth!
8 Baby Teeth (Cutting Teeth)
There are usually eight baby teeth. Each tooth has a special name. They are: incisors, canines, premolars and molars. Once these 8 teeth have come out, they will be replaced by 32 permanent teeth. An interesting fact is that your baby teeth will never fall out! After you’re an adult, they simply get covered up by your permanent teeth. (source) – learn more here! This chart shows how many teeth we lose as we age. It also tells us which ones to watch for when brushing our teeth or flossing our gums in order to prevent cavities and gum disease. Your mouth needs cleaning all around, not just on top! Read more about it here. To make sure your smile stays healthy, keep up with regular checkups with your dentist . Make sure to schedule those appointments before any problems arise because oral health issues don’t always have obvious symptoms . What’s Next After Learning About Our Teeth Numbers?
4 Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are four teeth that develop in adult humans in the back of their mouth (in some cases where wisdom teeth haven’t developed, they can cause problems and need to be removed). Wisdom teeth usually emerge between ages 17 and 25. On average, adults have 32 permanent teeth. Since third molars aren’t used for chewing food or helping maintain a healthy smile, you may wonder if it is normal not to have them.
6 Primary Incisors
Are you going to get your teeth cleaned soon? Your dentist will probably want to know if there are any baby teeth left in your mouth. Are you missing a tooth, or do you have some adult teeth that aren’t yet in place? In any case, it’s important to tell your dentist how many primary incisors you have.
2 Canine Or Eye Teeth
There are two canines, one on each side of your mouth, near your incisors. Canines are also called cuspids or eye teeth. They’re a little longer than your other teeth and point slightly outward from your mouth. They help you bite, tear and puncture food; they also help you grip onto food when cutting it into smaller pieces before swallowing.
12 Secondary Molars
Also known as wisdom teeth, these molars usually appear between ages 18 and 25, although it’s not uncommon for them to emerge earlier or later. Wisdom teeth are typically extracted to prevent overcrowding of other teeth and to avoid oral health problems such as tooth decay or gum disease. Also, a condition called mesio-occlusodigital dysplasia can affect wisdom teeth.
16 Permanent Premolars
In between our molars and bicuspids, there are 16 premolars. Sometimes referred to as sixteenth molars, these premolars are located in both sides of our jaws. Permanent premolars make up 10 percent of all of our teeth by number. When we think about how many teeth we have, it is important to remember that we only have four incisors, two canines, eight premolars and 12 molars—and an equal number of each type of tooth on each side of our jaw! This is different from some other animals who have more uneven mouthfuls. For example, cows typically only have one third upper teeth and two thirds lower teeth because they grind their food with their lower jaw.
8 Permanent Molars
You have four molars on each side of your mouth for a total of eight permanent molars. These teeth usually come in at about age 12 and are your last adult teeth to come in. Permanent molars are called permanent because they’re here to stay; no new adult teeth grow to replace them.
