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Teeth are the product of half a billion years of evolution. They provide fuel for the body by breaking apart other living things; and they must do it again and again over a lifetime without themselves being broken in the process. Teeth: A Very Short Introduction presents the story of teeth from the earliest tooth-bearing fishes hundreds of millions of years ago through amphibians, reptiles and, ultimately, mammals. It considers the anatomy and variety of teeth and the important role they play, explores the variety of tooth forms in living animals, and looks at how mammal teeth have evolved and how recent changes to our diet are now affecting dental health.