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What are the teeth next to the incisors called?

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canines

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Why are your front teeth called incisors?
The word "incise" means to cut, and the incisors are used to cut food.
What teeth are next to the canine teeth?
the lateral incisors are on the side towards the midline of your face and the 1st premolars (bicuspids) are toward the outside
Teeth what does a incisor do?
The incisor teeth are used to rip and tear at meat. The same as your canines. Premolars and molars are used to crush and grind plant like materials. This process is called chemical digestion
Why is Next called Next?
because next follows before
What are the teeth next to your incisors with one sharp point?
They are known as the Canine