How many teeth do rats have?

Molars are the rearmost teeth in the mouth, used for grinding food prior to swallowing it. Rats have 12 molars, six on the top and six on the bottom (three on each side of each jaw). Rats have only one set of teeth during their life. read more

Rats and mice are rodents that have many similarities, including the same number and type of teeth. In fact, their classification together in the superfamily Muroidea is based on the shape of their lower jaw. read more

Rats do not have canines (the conical, pointed teeth used for holding prey, defense, and combat), or premolars (grinding teeth behind the canines and in front of the molars). The rats have a long, toothless space in their mouth where the second incisors, canines and premolars would be. read more