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Healthy Living
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Types of teeth
There are two types of dentition.
Milk Teeth
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In the early years, a child has 20 primary teeth. 8 Incisors, 4 Canines and 8 Molars. These are also called milk teeth.
Children lose their milk teeth between the ages of 6 and 11, and their permanent or secondary teeth appear as the primary teeth are shed.
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Permanent Teeth
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An adult has 32 permanent teeth: 8 Incisors, 4 Canines, 8 Premolars, 12 Molars. The last 4 molars are commonly known as wisdom teeth as they appear much later during the teens or even adult years.
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Incisors
Incisors cut food into small particles.
Canines
Canine tear food and are pointed and sharp.
Premolars
Premolars crush food particles.
Molars
Molars grind food for better digestion.
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