How many teeth are in the human mouth?

• Premolars (8 total): Teeth between the canines and molars. • Molars (8 total): Flat teeth in the rear of the mouth, best at grinding food. • Wisdom teeth or third molars (4 total): These teeth erupt at around age 18, but are often surgically removed to prevent displacement of other teeth. The crown of each tooth projects into the mouth. read more

The first teeth to form in infants are the two bottom front teeth, which occurs when a baby is 6 to 12 months old. Teething in children stops by age 3, at the end of which 10 maximally or upper baby teeth and 10 mandibular or lower teeth have come out. read more

The human teeth function to mechanically break down items of food by cutting and crushing them in preparation for swallowing and digesting. Humans have four types of teeth: incisors, canines, premolars, and molars, each with a specific function. read more