Tooth loss is a process in which one or more teeth come loose and fall out. Tooth loss is normal for deciduous teeth (baby teeth), when they are replaced by a person’s adult teeth.

Labial Surface Diagram of the Tooth Numbering System (viewed as if looking into the mouth) Buccal (Facial) Surface Occlusal Surface Incisal Surface Right Left

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Figure 1. Mouth and jaws of an adult human showing the position of the teeth. Top left: structure of a molar tooth.

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JADA, Vol. 137 http://jada.ada.org January 2006 127 Tooth eruption The permanent teeth M ost people have two sets of teeth during their life: a set of primary or “baby”

All about teeth, tooth names and positions, jaws and jaw joints, dental x-rays

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Many parents become alarmed when they look in their ’s mouth and see the permanent teeth growing behind the baby teeth. What went wrong?

An adult has between 36 and 44 teeth. The enamel and dentin layers of teeth are intertwined. All s have 12 premolars, 12 molars, and 12 incisors. Generally, all male equines also have four canine teeth (called tushes) between the molars and incisors.

Decay. Although s do not generally have cavities in their teeth, Boomer can develop tooth problems if his diet includes soft foods that can leave debris in gum pockets at the base of the teeth.

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I’ve lived with cats almost my entire life, yet it wasn’t until about 15 years ago that I really started hearing about how important regular dental care is for felines.

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Adults have more teeth than ren; most adults have 32teeth. Among these teeth are 8 premolars, 8 incisors, 4canines and 12 molars.