Cats often do some strange and amazing things. Some of these behaviors are innate, while others are learned. Especially when owners are feeding their cats, we might notice that the cat only uses half of its teeth to eat. Why is that? 
Cats sometimes chew on one side of their mouths. Since chewing on one side can have negative health effects on humans, many cat owners are concerned about this behavior and often try to correct it.
When cats bite food, especially very large pieces, they need to use their molars to tear it, which usually manifests in a very contorted manner. Owners who are unaware of this behavior will naturally worry, fearing their cat will choke or swallow. However, there's no need to worry, as this is a normal and even good sign. Cat owners don't need to fret about this behavior anymore.
Don't find this phenomenon strange; it's actually a good thing! Why? Although it's called unilateral chewing, cats don't actually chew their food. This is determined by their carnivorous genes. A cat's molars are pointed, and the upper and lower molars are offset, unable to bite together. Therefore, cats use their molars to break their food into small, swallowable pieces before swallowing.
Generally, cats rarely use their molars unless they're chewing large pieces of food. Even when eating regular cat food, cats only use their front teeth to grind their teeth slightly, let alone their molars. So, if a cat uses its molars to tear food, it's a good thing; it also helps clean the molars. Owners don't need to worry excessively.
To ensure your cat's dental health, avoid feeding them wet, sticky food, as food residue will adhere to their teeth. Therefore, try to feed them dry food instead, which not only reduces tartar buildup but also prevents plaque formation.
