An adult typically has 32 teeth in total. These are divided into four main types:
- 8 incisors (front teeth used for cutting)
- 4 canines (pointed teeth for tearing)
- 8 premolars (for grinding and chewing)
- 12 molars (including 4 wisdom teeth, used for crushing food)
These teeth are evenly distributed with 16 in the upper jaw and 16 in the lower jaw. However, some adults may have fewer than 32 teeth if their wisdom teeth have been removed or due to other factors like missing or extra teeth.
