Molars

Science: Year 3 & 4 National Curriculum, topic 7.1.7

Molars

Humans have 4 types of teeth. The molars are flat teeth at the back of the mouth.

Uses of the molars

Uses of the molars

  • The molars are used for grinding, crushing and mashing food before it is swallowed.
Location of the molars

Location of the molars

  • We have 8 molars in total.
  • There are 4 molars on the top jaw.
  • There are 4 molars on the bottom jaw.

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