Do you know what are the most important and prominent types of teeth and their functions?

The types of teeth are one of the important topics that every person should take into account and take good care of, because it is related to the health and safety of their teeth.

types of teeth

Teeth are the strongest part of the body, as they are composed of many proteins such as collagen and a lot of salts such as calcium. The tooth consists of many layers such as dentin, pulp, cementum, and enamel. The most important types of teeth are as follows:

primary teeth

After the birth of the child and the arrival of the sixth month, the primary teeth begin to grow, which is about 20 teeth, which are distributed as follows:

4 first molars.
4 second molars.
4 canines.
4 side cutters.
4 center cutters.

In most cases, the growth of the lower teeth, then the upper teeth, then the incisors, and then the canines, and in most cases all the primary teeth are fully developed before the child reaches the age of three.

In the period ranging between 6-12 years of the child’s age, the primary teeth are replaced by the permanent teeth, and often the wisdom teeth begin to grow if all the permanent teeth have completed growth, which means before the year 11.

permanent teeth

It is the second type of teeth, which is the permanent teeth, which consist of 32 teeth, and are distributed as follows:

4 first molars.
4 second molars.
4 third molars, which have another name, wisdom molars.
4 first laughs.
4 laughs again.
4 canines.
4 side cutters.
4 center cutters.

In most cases, permanent teeth begin to appear after the fall of the primary teeth, and in the event that their appearance is delayed, it is necessary to consult a doctor immediately, because this indicates a lack of minerals and vitamins.

It is important to know that the types of permanent teeth need a lot of care, and require a doctor’s visit early, and if the teeth are irregular, it is necessary to go to the doctor in order to repair and modify them by using special medical bridges.

Thus, we have provided you with everything you need to know about the types of teeth, and if you wish to perform a dental implant, we advise you to go to the BiuSmile Center, one of the best medical centers in Turkey for hair and dental transplantation.