How Many Teeth Do We Have In a Life?

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Humans start out with 20 baby teeth, which are also known as milk teeth or deciduous teeth. These teeth start to come in around the age of 6 months and fall out between the ages of 6 and 12.

Baby teeth (20)

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After all of the baby teeth have fallen out, humans will have 32 adult teeth. These teeth are permanent and will last for the rest of your life.

Adult teeth (32)

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Wisdom teeth are located at the back of the mouth and often come in during the late teens or early twenties. Some people may need to have them removed if they don't grow in properly.

Wisdom teeth (4)

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The total number of teeth in a lifetime is 52. This includes the 20 baby teeth, 32 adult teeth, and 4 wisdom teeth (if they grow in).

Total number of teeth (52)

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Dr. Rupali Gujar