Bicuspids

/baɪˈkʌspɪdz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bicuspid; the set of eight premolar teeth (four on top, four on bottom) in the human mouth.

Etymology

Simple plural of bicuspid, following standard English pluralization. Each adult human has exactly eight bicuspids positioned symmetrically.

Kelly Says

You have exactly four bicuspids in each jaw—eight total—and they're the teeth your dentist gets most worried about keeping healthy because they're crucial for chewing efficiency but often overlooked in daily brushing.

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