An adult human typically has 32 teeth in total. These are evenly divided with 16 teeth in the upper jaw and 16 in the lower jaw
. The 32 teeth include:
- 8 incisors (front teeth used for cutting)
- 4 canines (pointed teeth for tearing)
- 8 premolars (for crushing and grinding)
- 12 molars (including 4 wisdom teeth, used for grinding food)
However, many adults have their wisdom teeth removed, which reduces the total number to 28 teeth. Additionally, some people may naturally lack one or more wisdom teeth or have variations due to genetics or dental extractions
. In summary, the standard adult human teeth count is 32, but it is common for adults to have fewer teeth (usually 28) if wisdom teeth are removed or absent.
