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Lovingly called ‘teefies,’ cat teeth are these feline pearly whites (though often not that white at all) made for biting, gnawing and chomping, and… getting their pictures taken! In fact, there’s such a huge fascination with ‘teefies’ on the internet that cat owners have a specially designated place to celebrate them.

And thanks to the r/Teefies subreddit, we have some of the cutest feline grins that will make you smile real wide. From baby corns and rice grains to vampire smiles, these cats are winning the derpness game big time.

So scroll down, upvote your favorite images and be sure to check out our previous post on cat owners who got fascinated by their ‘teefies.’

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Samwise’s Teefies

Samwise’s Teefies

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*looks at my tabby that’s also named Samwise* Well, Sam, we’ve found your twin

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“People are fascinated with cat teeth because it’s not normal to see them often,” Molly DeVoss, a certified feline training and behavior specialist who runs Cat Behavior Solutions agency, told Bored Panda. “People smile and take pride in their teeth but cats’ teeth are functional versus ‘ornamental,’” she added.

It turns out that cats are born without their ‘teefies’ and kittens’ teeth start erupting at 2-3 weeks of age. Molly said that they have 26 “baby teeth” (deciduous teeth) and 30 permanent teeth, which come in at about three months of age.

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My Neighbour’s Cat Came To Show Us His Toof

My Neighbour’s Cat Came To Show Us His Toof

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I Think I Should Return This Blanket. It’s Got Teefies

I Think I Should Return This Blanket. It’s Got Teefies

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Day Three With This Little Chicken Nugget And I Think It’s Safe To Say He’s A Happy Boy

Day Three With This Little Chicken Nugget And I Think It’s Safe To Say He’s A Happy Boy

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Molly explained that the teeth we see in cats most are the two canines, which look like vampire fangs to us. “These teeth are for puncturing the skin of prey and ripping meat from the bones. The tiny row of teeth between the canines are incisors. They don’t play much of a role in hunting, but they are good for grooming and picking things out of their coat,” she explained.

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Teefies Galore

Teefies Galore

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok what is it with the pumpkins?! My cat won't stop chewing on mine! Does it taste good?

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Mid Yawn Teefies Looking Devilish

Mid Yawn Teefies Looking Devilish

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Waking Up

Waking Up

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

First I chuckled at the paw, then I gasped at that adorable face. How have you managed to not become just a big pool of melted goo?

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Meanwhile, “The molars and premolars are for grinding, but because a cat can’t move its mouth from side to side, they don’t really chew food like we do.” Molly added that cats’ teeth are not flat like ours; they have a “crowned” shape, which is common in carnivores.

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Sometimes All We Need Is Some Teefies Pics

Sometimes All We Need Is Some Teefies Pics

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Was Told I Should Share My Boy Here

Was Told I Should Share My Boy Here

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However, even if cats have very different-looking teeth than humans, it doesn’t mean they don’t get diseased. Molly explained that “cats don’t get cavities but they do develop gum disease, infections, and cancer. Sometimes you will also see tooth resorption in cats.”

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For this reason, feline dental health is vitally important. “Cats hide pain so it’s very difficult to tell when they are having dental issues. Some signs your cat is having dental issues are: suddenly finicky about their food, excessive drooling, redness where the tooth meets the gum, and bad breath.”

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Vampire Kitten!

Vampire Kitten!

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This Is Vana Gogh, A 3 Month Old Kitten Currently Looking For A Home At The Animal Rescue I Work For. Due To Some Injuries, She Has Permanent Teefies Showing And Only One Ear

This Is Vana Gogh, A 3 Month Old Kitten Currently Looking For A Home At The Animal Rescue I Work For. Due To Some Injuries, She Has Permanent Teefies Showing And Only One Ear

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In order to make sure their ‘teefies’ are healthy and camera-ready, annual veterinarian check-ups are very important. “Make sure your vet is examining your cat's teeth during this visit,” Molly said and added that other hygiene maintenance includes “daily brushing, or simply using an enzymatic toothpaste rubbed on your cat’s teeth, will protect your cat’s teeth.”

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River Is Very Upset About Her "Meager" Portion For Breakfast And She Wants Everyone To Know

River Is Very Upset About Her "Meager" Portion For Breakfast And She Wants Everyone To Know

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Eat Leaves?

Eat Leaves?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a cat that would eat anything a human would eat, including salad. Really eat it, not just bite it for the crunch.

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Mr. Roussel And His Napping Teefies

Mr. Roussel And His Napping Teefies

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Moreover, “If your cat won’t allow you to brush their teeth, there are products available that you can add to their water or food, dental chews, and you can also give them a raw bone to chew on,” she added. And speaking of those cats who have their teeth removed, Molly assured that they will still be able to eat. “You may have to adjust the diet to softer foods,” the feline behaviorist concluded.

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Teefies

Teefies

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Meybey She Born With It Or Meybey It’s Teefies

Meybey She Born With It Or Meybey It’s Teefies

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you stare into the void, the void stares back. Beware the teeth of doom.

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This Is Timon. He Might Be A Termite. Hope He's Still Allowed Here.. 'Cause Look At That Teefies! So Neatly Pointy!

This Is Timon. He Might Be A Termite. Hope He's Still Allowed Here.. 'Cause Look At That Teefies! So Neatly Pointy!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is Timon deaf? I ask because I have a dim memory of reading something somewhere that male all-white cats tend to be deaf.

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My Girl Yoshi Flashing A Smile!

My Girl Yoshi Flashing A Smile!

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This Is Rexie Cat, Not Mine But I Still Thought I Would Post Here

This Is Rexie Cat, Not Mine But I Still Thought I Would Post Here

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Four Months Later But Nothing’s Changed

Four Months Later But Nothing’s Changed

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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#36

Why Do We Even Buy Cat Beds?

Why Do We Even Buy Cat Beds?

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Was Told You Guys Would Like This. Here’s Little Echo... Yes He Is Playing In A Paper Bag

Was Told You Guys Would Like This. Here’s Little Echo... Yes He Is Playing In A Paper Bag

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Snuggle Teefies

Snuggle Teefies

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I Was Told, Very Loudly, To Post Zipper Here. Torties Are Known To Be Talkers, And Zipper Is No Exception!

I Was Told, Very Loudly, To Post Zipper Here. Torties Are Known To Be Talkers, And Zipper Is No Exception!

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Protecting His Domain, Or Eating It?

Protecting His Domain, Or Eating It?

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Mary Rose Kent
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a cat who did that...I had to keep him supplied with cardboard or he’d graduate to my furniture!

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Gene Simmons Teefies

Gene Simmons Teefies

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When your joke is not so good but your best friend always laughs

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Meonji And Her Teef Leaf

Meonji And Her Teef Leaf

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Shared A Vampire Kitty Yesterday And She Was So Popular I Gotta Share Her Sister!

Shared A Vampire Kitty Yesterday And She Was So Popular I Gotta Share Her Sister!

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Was Told To Post My Battle Cat Here

Was Told To Post My Battle Cat Here

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Percy's Face When He Heard About This Subreddit

Percy's Face When He Heard About This Subreddit

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Upside Down Teefers!

Upside Down Teefers!

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Mary Rose Kent
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a grandmother who slept like that...only she didn’t have any teeth!

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