The Teeth That Have Flat Surfaces with Little Bumps for Crushing

Question

The teeth that have flat surfaces with little bumps for crushing and grinding food particles are
A) incisors
B) molars
C) canines
D) cuspids

Accepted Answer

Molars have flat surfaces with little bumps called cusps, which are designed to crush and grind food particles. Incisors are the front teeth used for biting and cutting, canines are sharp and pointed teeth used for tearing food, and cuspids are also sharp and pointy but are specifically referring to the first two teeth next to the incisors.