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Human tooth Jump to navigation Jump to search Teeth Diagram of a human molar showing its major constituents CGI posterior view of teeth taken from inside mouth Details Identifiers Latin dentes TA A05.1.03.001 FMA 75150 Anatomical terminology [ edit on Wikidata ] The  human teeth  function to  mechanically break down  items of  food  by cutting and crushing them in preparation for swallowing and digesting. Humans have four types of teeth: incisors, canines, premolars, and molars, which each have a specific function. The incisors cut the food, the canines tear the food and the molars and premolars crush the food. The roots of teeth are embedded in the  maxilla  (upper jaw) or the  mandible  (lower jaw) and are covered by  gums . Teeth are made of multiple tissues of varying density and hardness. Teeth are among the most distinctive (and long-lasting) features of  mammal  species. Humans, like ot...