• Skip to content

Rawson Dental Epping Family & Cosmetic Dentist

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Our Services
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
      • Tooth Whitening
      • Porcelain Veneers
      • Crowns And Bridges
      • Bonded Composite Facings
    • Dental Implants
    • Root Canal Therapy
    • Oral Surgery & Wisdom Teeth Extractions
    • Dentures and Fixed Prosthetics
    • Invisalign
      • Straight Teeth with Invisible Braces
    • Preventative Dentistry
      • Gum Care and Oral Hygiene
      • Examinations for Decay
      • Periodontal Disease & Bad Breath
      • Orthodontic Referrals
      • Oral Cancer Screens
    • Family Dental Care & Children’s Dentistry
    • Restorative Dentistry
      • Composite Resin Fillings, Onlays and Inlays
    • Bruxism and Oral Sleep Appliances
      • Grinding and Occlusal Splints
      • Snore and Sleep Apnoea Appliances
    • Sleep Dentistry
  • Information
    • Gum Disease
    • Children’s Dentistry
    • Dental Emergency
  • Contact Us
9869 8776
Book Online

Why aren’t the teeth in my mouth all the same?

On 13 September, 2022

Well, your Epping Dentist says, “Thank heavens!” to that. If they were all the same, eating would be very difficult! Your teeth are specialised for different tasks, so they have different shapes.

The four teeth right at the front of your mouth on your top and bottom jaws are called incisors. They are chisel-shaped and used for biting into foods like an apple or a banana.

On either side of them are the canines at each end of your incisors. These pointy teeth are your sharpest teeth. They are used for ripping food apart – such as meat off a bone.

Dentist Epping

The next ones are four pairs of premolars, one on each side of your jaws. They are bigger than your incisors and canines and have ridged flat areas for crushing and grinding your food into smaller pieces.

Your children will not have premolars until sometime after they are ten years old. Their adult premolars grow after they lose their baby molars and their adult molars eventually come in behind the premolars.

If you are concerned about when or how your child’s teeth are erupting, please contact us at your Epping Dentist so we can check out the situation.

Finally, most adults have twelve molars at the back of each jaw. Some adults only have eight as there may not have been enough room for the last four, the wisdom teeth to erupt – or perhaps, they were removed.

The molars’ flattish surfaces grind your food to make it small and mushy enough for you to swallow safely. As you chew, your tongue sweeps the food to the back of your mouth so your molars can do that.

And please! We at your Epping Dentist implore you to be diligent with your tooth cleaning (with fluoride toothpaste) and flossing, so your teeth remain strong throughout your life. After all, your own incisors, canines, premolars, and molars are the best for biting and chewing the food you eat to start your digestive processes. Not to mention talking and smiling!

To find out more, please click the link for an appointment with us:

https://rawsondental.com.au/book-now/

Recent Posts

Abscess agony: causes and care

Abscess agony: causes and ca...

Osteoporosis and your oral health

Osteoporosis and your oral h...

Cancer treatments and oral health

Cancer treatments and oral h...

Teeth whitening

Teeth whitening

Anaesthetics and sedation

Anaesthetics and sedation

We’ll listen to your concerns and offer you straightforward solutions.

Book Now
Contact Us
44 Beecroft Road Epping,
NSW 2121
9868 3037 / 9869 8776
Email Us
Book Online
Quick Links
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Our Services
  • Contact Us
Follow Us
Our Services
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Dental Implants
  • Root Canal Therapy
  • Oral Surgery & Wisdom Teeth Extractions
  • Dentures and Fixed Prosthetics
  • Straight Teeth with Invisible Braces
  • Gum Care and Oral Hygiene
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri : 8.00 AM - 5.30 PM
Sat : 8.00 AM - 4.00 PM
Sun : Closed
Map
Web Design &SEO Melbourne by PlatinumSEO
Copyright © 2023 Rawson Dental