Do not show your teeth until you can bite. (Irish) Don’t show your teeth if you can’t bite. (French) Eat coconuts while you have teeth. (Singhalese) God gives almonds to one who has no teeth. (Spanish) He who has teeth has no bread, and he...

Better a tooth out than one always aching. (German) The tooth often bites the tongue, and yet they keep together....

Teeth (singular, tooth) are structures found in the jaws (or mouths) of many vertebrates that are used to tear, scrape, and chew food. Some animals, particularly carnivores, also use teeth for hunting or defense. The roots of teeth are covered by gums....