- Deciduous teeth, also known as baby teeth, primary teeth, or milk teeth, are the first teeth that start developing during the embryonic stage and start to erupt through the gums about 6 months after birth1. Although they begin to calcify in utero, they typically don't become visible in the mouth until about age 6 months2. All 20 of them are typically in by age 2½, and they start falling out around age 6 to be replaced by 32 permanent adult teeth1.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.Deciduous teeth — also known as baby teeth, primary teeth, or milk teeth — are your first teeth. They start developing during the embryonic stage and start to erupt through the gums about 6 months after birth. All 20 of them are typically in by age 2½. The deciduous teeth start falling out around age 6 to be replaced by 32 permanent adult teeth.www.healthline.com/health/deciduous-teethAlthough a child's deciduous teeth begin to calcify in utero (before the child is born), they typically don't become visible in the mouth until about age 6 months. Usually by age 2 to 2 1/2 years all have erupted and are in place.www.animated-teeth.com/baby-teeth/a-deciduous-…
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Adult teeth are called permanent or secondary teeth: 8 incisors; 4 canines, …
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