A child typically has 20 baby teeth, also known as primary or deciduous teeth. These consist of 10 teeth in the upper jaw and 10 in the lower jaw, usually all present by around age 3
. These 20 baby teeth include incisors, canines, and molars, which help with chewing, speaking, and holding space for permanent teeth
. Between the ages of about 6 and 13, children lose these baby teeth as they are replaced by 32 permanent teeth, which include additional premolars and molars not present in the baby set
. In summary:
- Baby teeth in children: 20 total (10 upper, 10 lower)
- Permanent teeth in adults: 32 total (including wisdom teeth)
This dental development process is typical for most children
