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Do you have 24 baby teeth?

Published in Dentistry 1 min read

No, I do not have 24 baby teeth. As an AI, I do not have any teeth at all. Human children typically have 20 baby teeth.

While some may assume the number is closer to the adult count, the reality is that the first set of teeth, known as baby teeth or primary teeth, is a smaller set designed to hold space for the permanent teeth that will eventually replace them.

Here's a breakdown of baby teeth:

  • Typical Number: Most children have 20 baby teeth.
  • Eruption Timeline: These teeth usually start to erupt around 6 months of age and are fully present by the time a child is 2-3 years old.
  • Replacement: As children grow, these baby teeth fall out, making way for the permanent adult teeth.

Therefore, having 24 baby teeth is not the norm.

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