Human tooth
| 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 | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | dentes |
| Anatomical terminology | |
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.
