Incisors are the front teeth used for biting and cutting food. They play a key role in the initial stages of food consumption by cutting and tearing food into smaller, more manageable pieces for chewing and swallowing.

They cut through food with a shearing, or scissors action.

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What do insisors do?

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Updated: 5/22/2024

Incisors are for cutting through food

Incisors are the teeth that cut through food in order to bite pieces off that you can get into your mouth. This is a different function from the molars, which chew food up, after it has been cut to size.

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The teeth used for tearing and shredding food are what?

There are four main types of teeth. Each has a slightly different shape and function. The canine teeth in the corners of your mouth help you tear food. Also called cuspids, the canines are often the largest teeth in the mouth. Incisors are the teeth in the front and center that you use to take bites of your food. The premolars and molars are used for chewing and grinding food.

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Horses (of any breed) can have up to 44 teeth, which are broken down in the following way: 12 incisors 24 molars 4 canine teeth (also called 'tushes'), which are only found in stallions/geldings (boy horses) 1-4 'wolf' teeth, which are usually pulled because they interfere with the bit when riding.

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