When you need to describe your teeth to your dentist, how do you know what to say? It’s always helpful to have some sort of visual reference, and that’s where a simple teeth chart numbered like this one can come in handy. You can print it out and keep it with you at all times, allowing you to easily identify the number, shape, and position of your teeth when talking with your dentist. Also be sure to learn about how dental insurance works in your state so that you don’t end up wasting money on treatment that will be covered by insurance anyway!
What are your front teeth
If you’re right-handed, it’s your upper right central incisor (your center tooth), followed by your upper left central incisor. These are also known as bicuspids. If you’re left-handed, it’s your upper left central incisor and lower right lateral incisor. Are they all there? Remember that wisdom teeth don’t always come in straight and healthy, so if one or more of your bicuspids looks significantly different from its neighbors, it might be wise to check with your dentist. Even if you have already lost one or more teeth due to decay or an accident, knowing what shape they once were can help guide dental implant surgery in their replacement.
What are your top molars
Your top molars are your teeth on either side of your front teeth. They are also called bicuspids, premolars, and maxillary second premolars. These teeth have numbers that identify them: Maxillary first bicuspid (1st) is across from Maxillary third molar (3rd). That’s why many people refer to their top molars as #1 and #2 instead of bicuspids. The words bicuspid and premolar mean there are two cusps on each tooth. This makes it easy to see which ones they are because they stick out in front!
What are your back molars
Your molars are your biggest teeth, and they sit in back of your mouth. The first pair is right behind your incisors; you’ll know them because they come in pairs—the right one and then its mirror image on your left. (Don’t worry if you can’t tell them apart: No one else can either.) The second set will be directly behind them, while other pairs will fall between the two sets.
Where is the wisdom tooth located
Many people do not want wisdom teeth removed. If your wisdom teeth are impacted, removing them won’t be an option for you—and it may be necessary if they become infected or injured. Impacted wisdom teeth can also cause other issues, like jawbone damage, tooth decay, and gum disease. The good news is that there’s a simple way to identify where your wisdom teeth are located before they present problems (or before your orthodontist identifies them). In fact, many dentists use these exact same methods when teaching their patients how to identify their own teeth.
And finally, where are the lateral incisors?
If you want to know what tooth an anatomy chart is referring to, use our simple chart below. Before you begin, it’s important that you first note: Anatomy charts usually have a standard color code for teeth (either gold or pink). Gold indicates outer teeth and pink indicates inner teeth. So if there’s no color reference in your image, it may be assumed that all of your anatomy charts are referencing outer teeth unless otherwise noted. Simply follow along with our visual guide below and you’ll be identifying your own set of choppers in no time! =D /br>
Practice makes perfect!
If you’re preparing for dental surgery, or if you just want to see what your teeth look like from different angles, take a peek at our easy guide. You might be surprised by how much (or little) of your smile sticks out! It’s also important to note that teeth numbers and names are usually one in the same. For example, if you have four front teeth on top, they’ll most likely be numbered four through seven. The chart below will help you quickly translate any given number into a mouthful of pearls. There’s no way around it: knowing exactly what your teeth are called is going to come down to practice! Still not sure? Reach out and schedule an appointment with your local dentist today.
