Despite using them every day and continuously, you may not know how to answer the question “How many teeth do we have?”

On the one hand, it is important to differentiate between children and adults. And it is that it will not be the same to talk about the mouthparts of the smallest than of those who have reached adulthood.

How many teeth do children have?

Although it is true that we do not have teeth at birth, the first mouthparts usually appear after half a year of life.

When this first temporary dentition is completed, approximately around the age of three, we have a total of 20 milk teeth.

• 8 incisors
• 4 canines
• 8 molars

Likewise, it is important to indicate that the period of appearance of these first teeth is approximate, since it depends on many factors, including genetic, nutritional and environmental factors.

Important: If for any reason you are concerned about the appearance or absence of this in your baby, it is best that you consult a professional so that they can analyze the case correctly and in a personalized way.

Around the age of six, children begin to lose their milk teeth and that is when we replace them with permanent teeth.

How many teeth do adults have?

As a curiosity, we highlight that permanent teeth are more than milk teeth.

A healthy and fully complete mouth should have a total of 32 teeth. Wisdom teeth are included in this total figure, despite the fact that it is very possible and common that these do not come out.

What function do each of our teeth have?

The 32 permanent teeth that make up our mouth can be differentiated as follows, and each one of them has a function in chewing.

• 8 Incisors. They are the large teeth that are located in the front part of the mouth, they usually come out earlier and have the function of cutting food.
• 4 Canines. next to the incisors. They are popularly known as fangs and their function is to tear food.
• 8 Premolars. Its main function is to grind food to be able to eat it correctly.
• 12 Molars. They also grind food.

YOTUEL advice: “Take care of your teeth, they will accompany you all your life and there is no replacement”. Maintain good hygiene with appropriate products and visit the dentist regularly. YOTUEL, your perfect ally.