On the Canine Tooth?

Your four canine teeth sit next to the incisors. You have two canines on the top of your mouth and two on the bottom. Canines have a sharp, pointy surface for tearing food. The first baby canines come in between the ages of 16 months and 20 months.

Why is it called a canine tooth?

Why Is It Called a Canine Tooth? These teeth get their unique name for their fang-like appearance that resembles those of a canine (another name a dog). Dogs are known for showing their fangs when they feel threatened, so these distinctive teeth have come to be associated with canines.

What is a canine tooth used for?

Canines - Your canines are the next teeth that develop in your mouth. You have four of them and they are your sharpest teeth, used for tearing apart food. Premolars - Premolars are used for tearing and crushing food. Unlike your incisors and canines, premolars have a flat biting surface.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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