Question 1

can you tell me about the average size for human canine teeth?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: There was a study that showed the average mandibular (lower canine) was about 22.7-23.0 mm long.  This is from the tip of the tooth to the bottom of the root.  Each person has a different eruption pattern and some may show or less of the crown.

Question 2

can any doc tell me what's the average size for human canine teeth?

Accepted Answer

Size: The canine or cuspid is very long, a good anchor tooth. It is generally 25-30 mm long(1-1 1/2 in.).  The top or crown is about 10-12 mm tall and 8-10 mm wide. The point can be worn down over years of wear.

Question 3

on average how many young adults lose teeth?

Accepted Answer

Broad Question: Age group for "young adults"? What part of the world do they live in? Access to dental care? Standard of care? There would be more specifics needed to answer, but this is something you yourself can research over the internet. A DMF index is often used, meaning Decayed, Missing, or Filled.

Question 4

sharks can regenerate teeth so why humans cannot?

Accepted Answer

Can't grow teeth: Sharks teeth are designed to be shed. They form on the inside and roll forward like a tractor tread. When one comes out another rolls forward. If you had teeth like a shark, the new ones would be pointed towards the inside of your mouth. Each species is adapted to it's diet.A.

Question 5

at what age do the roots of the human teeth turn "hard"?

Accepted Answer

Root development : Roots of teeth develope after the crown had developed. They grow in length down from the crown. As far as 'hardness', they  are fully developed once the end of the root narrows.

Question 6

what's the maximum number of times a year i can white my teeth?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: Usually teeth reach a certain color and do not get any or much whiter.

If you drink lots of coffee etc, and notice darkening, then once a month touch-up with your dentist made custom trays and low concentration whitening solution, used for a short time period (1hour or less) is typically not a problem, unless you have sensitivity.

Question 7

how can sharks constantly have new teeth growing but humans can't?

Accepted Answer

That's normal: Why do elephants have tusks and human's don't?  Same idea.  That's the beauty of the variety of life on this planet.  Sharks need replaceable rows of pointy teeth because they damage them when feeding.  We need a variety of permanent teeth because they have different functions.  It's natural selection.

Question 8

i need to have a teeth alignment both my lower & upper teeth. what would the average cost for this?

Accepted Answer

Average cost?: There is no &quot;average cost&quot;. And even if there was a statistical mean, that would not really be of much use to you.  Fees range by type and length of treatment necessary, experience and training of dentist, geographical location and type of practice. See an Orthodontist (or two or three) for a one on one evaluation, consultation and discussion of cost.

Question 9

what is the guinness world record for most number of teeth in an adult?

Accepted Answer

35: Most adults have a maximum of 32 teeth.   The guinness world record for the most teeth in the mouth belongs to kanchan rajawat (india) and luca meriano (italy), both of whom had teeth 35 adult teeth as of 17 october 2008.

Question 10

please help! what happens to human jaws when all teeth are lost?

Accepted Answer

Atrophy: For the most part, the bone in the jaws atrophies over time without teeth. The lack of internal stimulation results in this loss. That's why older denture patients have so much difficulty with their removable teeth.. There's no bone to support the denture.

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