Number of Teeth: A Complete Guide to Molars, Premolars, Incisors & Canines

Adults

- 12 molars (3 on each side of each jaw)

- 8 premolars (2 on each side of each jaw)

- 8 incisors (4 on each jaw)

- 4 canines (2 on each jaw)

Children

- 8 molars (2 on each side of each jaw)

- 8 premolars (none present at birth, emerge between ages 10-12)

- 8 incisors (4 on each jaw)

- 4 canines (2 on each jaw)