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These are the teeth at the back of the mouth used for crushing and grinding food. The biting surfaces of these teeth are quite rough (fissured) and it is important to remember to brush them. When these teeth first erupt into the mouth as a child the dentist may decide to seal them over to reduce roughness (fissure seal) and make them easier to clean.
