Science Secrets · Drawing 29 of 40
Different Teeth, Different Jobs
The Human Body
Front teeth help cut food. The wider molars at the back help grind it. Their different shapes are useful when you chew.
Did you know?
Chewing prepares food for the next stages of digestion.
Look together
Which teeth on the model are widest?
An idea to try
With an adult and a mirror, look at some teeth without putting anything in your mouth. Compare their shapes with the model.
For the adult reading along
A little more to discover
The model simplifies a set of teeth and does not prescribe a tooth count for a particular age. Children may have both primary and permanent teeth.
Sources and illustration notes (1)
Simplified scene and shapes. Models, imagined comparisons and enlargements do not preserve all real measurements.
These links lead to other websites. Explore them with an adult. References identify the institution and the related lesson; some linked pages are in French.
- Nemours KidsHealth: Your TeethFront teeth help cut food. The wider molars at the back help grind it. Their different shapes are useful when you chew.
Source review: 2026-10-12. Illustrations are simplified for colouring.
