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I would like to how could you tell if a tooth is a baby or a adult?
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A few thoughts...: The tooth's position, shape, adjacent teeth, age of the patient, and a radiograph all help in determining if the tooth is a primary or secondary tooth. Your dentist will tell you for sure.
Answered 4/23/2016
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Anatomy: Adult teeth and baby teeth vary dramatically in size, shape, angulation, translucence, and light refraction. Ask your Dentist. Your Dentist will immediately recognize the difference.
Answered 7/1/2015
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Baby tooth: Permanent teeth are approximately twice the size of a baby.. That would be the easiest way to tell.
Answered 7/1/2015
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