Explore Your Teeth
Discover the teeth in your mouth and learn the basics about each one.
All Teeth
Upper Jaw
Upper Right Central Incisor — Tooth No 11
The upper central and lateral incisors are the most visible teeth in a smile, playing a key role in biting and forming speech sounds.
Possible Conditions
- • Cavities (often starting between teeth)
- • Chips or fractures from impact
- • Gum recession
- • Aesthetic concerns related to color or alignment
Upper Right Lateral Incisor — Tooth No 12
The upper central and lateral incisors are the most visible teeth in a smile, playing a key role in biting and forming speech sounds.
Possible Conditions
- • Cavities (often starting between teeth)
- • Chips or fractures from impact
- • Gum recession
- • Aesthetic concerns related to color or alignment
Upper Right Canine — Tooth No 13
The upper canines sit at the corner of the dental arch and play a defining role in how the teeth align against each other during chewing.
Possible Conditions
- • Impaction (relatively common for upper canines)
- • Cavities
- • Wear
Related Treatments
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Upper Right First Premolar — Tooth No 14
The upper premolars bridge the incisors and molars; the pits and fissures on their chewing surface make them prone to cavities.
Possible Conditions
- • Cavities
- • Cracks or fractures
- • Sensitivity
Upper Right Second Premolar — Tooth No 15
The upper premolars bridge the incisors and molars; the pits and fissures on their chewing surface make them prone to cavities.
Possible Conditions
- • Cavities
- • Cracks or fractures
- • Sensitivity
Upper Right First Molar — Tooth No 16
The upper molars have a wide chewing surface; their roots can sit close to the maxillary sinus, a proximity that's factored into some treatment planning (for example, before an implant).
Possible Conditions
- • Cavities (one of the most common sites)
- • Tartar buildup
- • Possible need for root canal treatment with advanced decay
- • Gum disease
Related Treatments
Upper Right Second Molar — Tooth No 17
The upper molars have a wide chewing surface; their roots can sit close to the maxillary sinus, a proximity that's factored into some treatment planning (for example, before an implant).
Possible Conditions
- • Cavities (one of the most common sites)
- • Tartar buildup
- • Possible need for root canal treatment with advanced decay
- • Gum disease
Related Treatments
Upper Right Third Molar (Wisdom Tooth) — Tooth No 18
The upper wisdom teeth sit at the very back of the mouth and usually erupt late; partial impaction is fairly common.
Possible Conditions
- • Full or partial impaction
- • Cavities linked to difficulty cleaning
- • Pressure on the neighboring tooth
Related Treatments
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Upper Left Central Incisor — Tooth No 21
The upper central and lateral incisors are the most visible teeth in a smile, playing a key role in biting and forming speech sounds.
Possible Conditions
- • Cavities (often starting between teeth)
- • Chips or fractures from impact
- • Gum recession
- • Aesthetic concerns related to color or alignment
Upper Left Lateral Incisor — Tooth No 22
The upper central and lateral incisors are the most visible teeth in a smile, playing a key role in biting and forming speech sounds.
Possible Conditions
- • Cavities (often starting between teeth)
- • Chips or fractures from impact
- • Gum recession
- • Aesthetic concerns related to color or alignment
Upper Left Canine — Tooth No 23
The upper canines sit at the corner of the dental arch and play a defining role in how the teeth align against each other during chewing.
Possible Conditions
- • Impaction (relatively common for upper canines)
- • Cavities
- • Wear
Related Treatments
Related Articles
Upper Left First Premolar — Tooth No 24
The upper premolars bridge the incisors and molars; the pits and fissures on their chewing surface make them prone to cavities.
Possible Conditions
- • Cavities
- • Cracks or fractures
- • Sensitivity
Upper Left Second Premolar — Tooth No 25
The upper premolars bridge the incisors and molars; the pits and fissures on their chewing surface make them prone to cavities.
Possible Conditions
- • Cavities
- • Cracks or fractures
- • Sensitivity
Upper Left First Molar — Tooth No 26
The upper molars have a wide chewing surface; their roots can sit close to the maxillary sinus, a proximity that's factored into some treatment planning (for example, before an implant).
Possible Conditions
- • Cavities (one of the most common sites)
- • Tartar buildup
- • Possible need for root canal treatment with advanced decay
- • Gum disease
Related Treatments
Upper Left Second Molar — Tooth No 27
The upper molars have a wide chewing surface; their roots can sit close to the maxillary sinus, a proximity that's factored into some treatment planning (for example, before an implant).
Possible Conditions
- • Cavities (one of the most common sites)
- • Tartar buildup
- • Possible need for root canal treatment with advanced decay
- • Gum disease
Related Treatments
Upper Left Third Molar (Wisdom Tooth) — Tooth No 28
The upper wisdom teeth sit at the very back of the mouth and usually erupt late; partial impaction is fairly common.
Possible Conditions
- • Full or partial impaction
- • Cavities linked to difficulty cleaning
- • Pressure on the neighboring tooth
Related Treatments
Related Articles
Lower Jaw
Lower Left Central Incisor — Tooth No 31
The lower incisors are smaller in structure; their proximity to the salivary glands makes them more prone to tartar buildup and alignment irregularities.
Possible Conditions
- • Tartar buildup
- • Crowding or spacing issues
- • Wear
Related Treatments
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Lower Left Lateral Incisor — Tooth No 32
The lower incisors are smaller in structure; their proximity to the salivary glands makes them more prone to tartar buildup and alignment irregularities.
Possible Conditions
- • Tartar buildup
- • Crowding or spacing issues
- • Wear
Related Treatments
Related Articles
Lower Left Canine — Tooth No 33
The lower canines are known for their strong root structure and play a supporting role in jaw function.
Possible Conditions
- • Wear (with teeth grinding/clenching)
- • Sensitivity
- • Cavities
Related Treatments
Lower Left First Premolar — Tooth No 34
The lower premolars carry part of the chewing load; the grooves on their occlusal surface can be prone to cavity buildup.
Possible Conditions
- • Cavities
- • Wear
- • Sensitivity
Related Treatments
Lower Left Second Premolar — Tooth No 35
The lower premolars carry part of the chewing load; the grooves on their occlusal surface can be prone to cavity buildup.
Possible Conditions
- • Cavities
- • Wear
- • Sensitivity
Related Treatments
Lower Left First Molar — Tooth No 36
The lower molars carry most of the chewing force; their deep occlusal grooves make them among the teeth most prone to cavities.
Possible Conditions
- • Cavities (one of the most common sites)
- • Tartar buildup
- • Possible need for root canal treatment with advanced decay
- • Gum disease
Related Treatments
Lower Left Second Molar — Tooth No 37
The lower molars carry most of the chewing force; their deep occlusal grooves make them among the teeth most prone to cavities.
Possible Conditions
- • Cavities (one of the most common sites)
- • Tartar buildup
- • Possible need for root canal treatment with advanced decay
- • Gum disease
Related Treatments
Lower Left Third Molar (Wisdom Tooth) — Tooth No 38
The lower wisdom teeth often can't fully erupt due to limited space in the jawbone; partial eruption can set the stage for gum inflammation.
Possible Conditions
- • Full or partial impaction
- • Gum inflammation (pericoronitis)
- • Cavities linked to difficulty cleaning
- • Pressure on the neighboring tooth
Related Treatments
Related Articles
Lower Right Central Incisor — Tooth No 41
The lower incisors are smaller in structure; their proximity to the salivary glands makes them more prone to tartar buildup and alignment irregularities.
Possible Conditions
- • Tartar buildup
- • Crowding or spacing issues
- • Wear
Related Treatments
Related Articles
Lower Right Lateral Incisor — Tooth No 42
The lower incisors are smaller in structure; their proximity to the salivary glands makes them more prone to tartar buildup and alignment irregularities.
Possible Conditions
- • Tartar buildup
- • Crowding or spacing issues
- • Wear
Related Treatments
Related Articles
Lower Right Canine — Tooth No 43
The lower canines are known for their strong root structure and play a supporting role in jaw function.
Possible Conditions
- • Wear (with teeth grinding/clenching)
- • Sensitivity
- • Cavities
Related Treatments
Lower Right First Premolar — Tooth No 44
The lower premolars carry part of the chewing load; the grooves on their occlusal surface can be prone to cavity buildup.
Possible Conditions
- • Cavities
- • Wear
- • Sensitivity
Related Treatments
Lower Right Second Premolar — Tooth No 45
The lower premolars carry part of the chewing load; the grooves on their occlusal surface can be prone to cavity buildup.
Possible Conditions
- • Cavities
- • Wear
- • Sensitivity
Related Treatments
Lower Right First Molar — Tooth No 46
The lower molars carry most of the chewing force; their deep occlusal grooves make them among the teeth most prone to cavities.
Possible Conditions
- • Cavities (one of the most common sites)
- • Tartar buildup
- • Possible need for root canal treatment with advanced decay
- • Gum disease
Related Treatments
Lower Right Second Molar — Tooth No 47
The lower molars carry most of the chewing force; their deep occlusal grooves make them among the teeth most prone to cavities.
Possible Conditions
- • Cavities (one of the most common sites)
- • Tartar buildup
- • Possible need for root canal treatment with advanced decay
- • Gum disease
Related Treatments
Lower Right Third Molar (Wisdom Tooth) — Tooth No 48
The lower wisdom teeth often can't fully erupt due to limited space in the jawbone; partial eruption can set the stage for gum inflammation.
Possible Conditions
- • Full or partial impaction
- • Gum inflammation (pericoronitis)
- • Cavities linked to difficulty cleaning
- • Pressure on the neighboring tooth
Related Treatments
Related Articles
Consult your dentist for an accurate assessment.
This section is for general information only and does not replace diagnosis or treatment.