types of human teeth
Types of teeth. 1  Incisors (eight in total): The middle four teeth on the upper and lower jaws. 2  Canines (four in total): The pointed teeth just outside the incisors. 3  Premolars (eight in total): Teeth between the canines and molars.  Molars (eight in total): Flat teeth in the rear of the mouth, best at grinding food.