Definitions

teeth

[teeth] / tiθ /

NOUN

dentition

Synonyms

STRONG

choppers fangs tooth tusks

NOUN

plural of tooth

Synonyms

STRONG

bridgework dentition denture fangs ivories

WEAK

pearly whites

Example Sentences

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A clinical study involving hundreds of treated teeth found similar results.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Another review reported that people with diabetes also face a greater risk of developing new apical periodontitis in teeth that have already undergone root canal treatment compared with people who do not have diabetes.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Her hysterical grin sets your teeth on edge; she alternates between swiftness and stillness in her uncanny movements.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Rahma cut his teeth on marketing roles at Vice and the New York Times.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Beside me Regan raised her hand again, and I ground my teeth into my lip as she spotted the discrepancy in the professor’s hairstyle.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin