How many baby teeth do humans have?

Most people know these teeth as baby teeth, though they are also sometimes called milk teeth or primary teeth. In all, children have 20 baby teeth - 10 on the top and 10 on the bottom. These teeth act as placeholders for the adult teeth that grow in after the baby teeth fall out. read more

The first baby teeth appear between the ages of 6 months and 1 year. The full set of 20 teeth is typically present by 2 1/2 to 3 years of age. Your child will have 10 teeth on both the upper and lower jaw. The baby teeth will begin to fall out when your child is about 6, signaling that the permanent teeth behind them are ready to appear. read more

Humans have four types of teeth: incisors, canines, premolars, and molars, each with a specific function. The incisors cut the food, the canines tear the food and the molars and premolars crush the food. read more