🦷 Explore the Human Mouth & Teeth
Click, explore and discover how different teeth help us eat!
🔎 Explore the Mouth
Click on different teeth to discover what they are called, where they are found and what they do.
Click a Tooth!
Choose any highlighted area of the mouth to learn about that type of tooth.
Meet the Four Types of Teeth
Humans have four main types of teeth. Each type has a special job.
Incisors
Cut and bite food.
Canines
Tear food.
Premolars
Crush food.
Molars
Grind food.
🧠 Learn What Each Tooth Does
Each tooth has a shape that helps it do a special job. Click a tooth type to see it in action!
Choose a Tooth
Click one of the buttons above to see how that tooth helps us eat.
Remember Their Jobs
Incisors
Cut and bite.
Canines
Tear.
Premolars
Crush.
Molars
Grind.
🎯 Find a Tooth
Read the clue and choose the correct type of tooth.
💡 Helpful Clues
Remember:
- Incisors are at the front.
- Canines are pointed.
- Premolars are behind canines.
- Molars are at the back.
🍎 Food & Teeth
Choose a food and then choose the tooth type that would help with that part of eating.
Step 1: Choose a Food
Apple
Crunchy fruit
Carrot
Crunchy vegetable
Bread
Soft food
Meat
Needs tearing and chewing
Step 2: Choose a Tooth
🏆 Teeth Quiz
Let's see how much you remember!
🎉 Quiz Complete!
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You are learning how our teeth help us eat.