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Canines are sharp teeth on the Central Incisor

sides which are used to tear Lateral Incisor
food. These are also called Canine
First Premolar
tearing teeth. There is a Second Premolar
canine tooth on either side of First Molar
Second Molar
the cutting teeth in each jaw. Wisdom Tooth
That means they are four in
number. Wisdom Tooth
Second Molar
The broad teeth next to the First Molar
Second Premolar
canines are called premolars. First Premolar

There are four, flat premolars Canine
Lateral Incisor
in each jaw behind the Central Incisor
canines. They grind the food
we eat. The teeth at the back of the jaw are called molars. There are 6

molars in each jaw. They are responsible for vigorous chewing.

The enamel is the strongest substance in our body.

Care of Our Teeth

We need to take good care of our teeth. If we do not take good care of our
teeth, they will decay and fall off. If we lose a permanent teeth, we will not
get it back. As we eat throughout the day, a thin layer of food gets
deposited on our teeth. So, we should rinse our mouth with water after

every meal, otherwise a yellow layer called plaque will get deposited on our
teeth.

This plaque causes decay of teeth. So, we should follow healthy habits to
keep our teeth clean and strong.

g We should rinse our mouth after every

meal to remove the food particles stuck
in the teeth.

g We should follow the correct method of
brushing our teeth. Always move the

toothbrush from the gums towards the
edge of the teeth. Then, move the brush
back and forth, gently in short strokes. Rinse your mouth after every meal.

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