Understanding Human Teeth: Types, Numbers & Anatomy

Humans have a total of 32 permanent (or adult) teeth. These teeth are:

- 4 wisdom teeth/third molars - 2 upper, 2 lower

- 4 second molars - 2 upper, 2 lower

- 4 first molars - 2 upper, 2 lower

- 4 second premolars - 2 upper, 2 lower

- 4 first premolars - 2 upper, 2 lower

- 4 canines/cuspids - 2 upper, 2 lower

- 4 lateral incisors - 2 upper, 2 lower

- 4 central incisors - 2 upper, 2 lower