How to Say “Teeth” in Mexican Spanish

By Jonathon Kym • Updated October 16, 2026

dientes

neutral

Mexicans say dientes for "teeth". The back teeth are called muelas, and a toothache is usually a dolor de muela.

Meaning: hard white structures in the mouth (noun)

Ways to say it

“Teeth” in Mexican
Mexican	Note
dientes	neutral
Muelas	molars

People say lavarse los dientes for brushing teeth, and cepillarse los dientes is also common. A dentist is a dentista.

How does it change in a sentence?

The singular is diente. Both are masculine: el diente, los dientes.

Did you know?

Mexican children who lose a baby tooth leave it for the Ratón Pérez, the tooth mouse, who brings a coin.

Examples in context

Me lavo los dientes dos veces al día.
I brush my teeth twice a day.
El niño perdió un diente.
The boy lost a tooth.

Example conversation

Marta takes her son Pablo to the dentist in Querétaro.

Dentista

A ver, abre grande la boca.
Let us see, open your mouth wide.
Pablo

Me duele una muela.
One of my molars hurts.
Dentista

Tienes que lavarte bien los dientes.
You have to brush your teeth well.

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About The Author

Jonathon Kym

Hola, I'm Jonathon, with an infectious fascination for the Mexican language and culture. My passion for words spills over into my writings, where I explore both traditional and colloquial Mexican phrases. I love distilling the essence of everyday words prised from the ordinary to the extraordinary, like 'avocado' and 'amber'. When not penning down these intriguing facets, you can find me exploring local Mexican cuisine or practicing 'Lucha Libre'. So, come and join me on this voyage into the beautiful quirks of the Mexican language. ¡Hasta la vista!

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