And others naturally have extra teeth, known as hyperdontia. Our different types of teeth help us cut, tear, mash, and grind our food, making it easier to swallow. Here’s what you need to know ...

Meat eating animals have teeth like this, for slicing and ripping. You should try giving him a steak. Carnivores and herbivores have different types of teeth, to suit the type of food they eat.

And because they’re eating different foods, they need different types of teeth.’ Serrated teeth have a jagged edge - a bit like the blade of a bread knife. Sharks don’t chew, so this combination of ...

Over time, gorillas have evolved increasingly longer canines, but when it comes to humans, our teeth took a different evolutionary path. Our canines have actually become shorter over time.

Meat eating animals have teeth like this, for slicing and ripping. You should try giving him a steak. Carnivores and herbivores have different types of teeth, to suit the type of food they eat.