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Human tooth

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Teeth
Picture of a human tooth showing its most important parts
Computer drawing of teeth set in bone, viewing from inside the mouth from behind
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The human teeth mechanically break down pieces of food by cutting and crushing them before swallowing and digesting them. Humans have four types of teeth: incisors, canines, premolars, and molars, each with their own function.