How Baby Teeth Erupt and Fall Out (3 Tooth Care Tips)

Baby teeth are present during early childhood, and as the child develops

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What are milk teeth and how are they formed?

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Temporary teeth, or milk teeth, are the first set of teeth a person has throughout life.

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Why do milk teeth fall out?

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Baby teeth are the perfect size for the jaws of a young child, who will chew small bites and consume small portions.

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How baby teeth erupt and fall out?

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Starting with the two lower central ones and continuing through the two upper central ones.

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