Teeth: What Have They Done For You Lately?

In this blog post from Providence Dental in North Las Vegas, we are going to explore the secret life of our teeth.

The shape of each tooth gives a clue to what it does. The incisors, or your front teeth, are sharp. They need to be because their job is to cut food. Their curvature helps move food inside the mouth.

Behind the incisors, you find the canine teeth. Their roots go far into the jaw bone because they are designed to hold onto food and tear through it.

Premolars, found just behind the canines, are flat on the surface. This allows them to crush your food as you chew. And, finally, in the very back are the molars. They are large and have nice, flat chewing surfaces that help them to grind food down into smaller, more digestible pieces.

And that is a quick overview of your teeth. It’s important to keep them clean and healthy, which is why we encourage all our patients to see us twice a year for a cleaning and checkup.

At Providence Dental in North Las Vegas, the dental health of our patients is always our top priority. We offer family and cosmetic dentistry. Schedule your next checkup with us today.

Contact Providence Dental:

702-852-2244

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

7181 N Hualapai Way Ste 105
Las Vegas, Nevada
89166