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permanent teeth

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permanent teeth [′pər·mə·nənt ¦tēth]
(anatomy)
The second set of teeth of a mammal, following the milk teeth; in humans, the set of 32 teeth consists of 8 incisors, 4 canines, 8 premolars, and 12 molars.


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Tooth decay is now the most common chronic disease of childhood, according to a leading researcher on oral health, Dr Carmel Parnell said that more than 20% of eight year olds, 50% of 12-year-olds and 75% of 15-year-olds have experienced decay in their permanent teeth.
An adult horse may have between 36-44 permanent teeth.
Besides chewing, they help children speak clearly and also aid in forming a path that permanent teeth can follow when they are ready to come out.
 
 
 
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