milk teeth

Milk teeth, also known as baby teeth or deciduous teeth, are the first set of teeth that humans have. They start to come in around the age of 6 months and are usually replaced by permanent teeth by the age of 12.

Milk teeth are smaller and thinner than permanent teeth. They also have different shapes. Milk teeth have a shallower root than permanent teeth, which makes them easier to fall out.

Milk teeth are important for chewing food and for helping to develop the jawbone. They also help to guide the permanent teeth into the correct position.

If a milk tooth is lost too early, the permanent tooth may not have enough room to come in properly. This can lead to problems with the bite and jaw alignment.

It is important to take care of milk teeth by brushing them twice a day and flossing once a day. Milk teeth should also be checked by a dentist regularly.

The baby lost her milk teeth when she was 6 years old.