Good dental care is important. Studies have shown that tooth problems are significant factors in school absence. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 164 million work hours ...

Teeth are categorized by their placement and function. Sharper teeth near the front of your mouth tear food into smaller pieces, while flatter teeth at the back of your mouth grind the food down.

Depending on if all of your adult teeth came in, or if you’ve ever had teeth removed or damaged, adults typically have 32 teeth. Babies and children have fewer teeth. Do you know how many teeth you ...