Cats have 30 teeth in total. This includes 12 incisors, 4 canines, 10 premolars, and 4 molars. Cats have sharp teeth that are adapted for tearing and cutting through meat. They also have small, sharp premolars and molars that are used for grinding and crushing bones. Cats also have a special tooth called a carnassial tooth that is located at the back of their mouth and is used for shearing meat.