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Terms and definitions used in our 'Which type of baby tooth is this?' quiz.

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Terms: Types of baby teeth (deciduous teeth).

Incisors :: Incisor teeth are found in the very front of the mouth. We use our incisor teeth to bite food into pieces. There are eight deciduous incisor teeth. (Gold arrows)
Canines :: Canine teeth are also called eye teeth or cuspids. These pointed teeth are used to tear food. Dogs and cats have very big canine teeth. There are four deciduous canine teeth. (Green arrows)
Molars :: The molars are found in the rear of the mouth. We use them to crush and grind food. There are eight deciduous molars. (Blue arrows)
Anterior teeth [front teeth] :: Anterior teeth are those teeth that are located in the front portion of the mouth. The anterior deciduous teeth are the incisors and the canines. (Gold and green arrows)
Posterior teeth [back teeth] :: Posterior teeth are those teeth that are found in the back of the mouth. The posterior deciduous teeth are the molars. (Blue arrows)

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