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A member asked:
How to tell a baby tooth from an adult tooth?
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Larger in size: Permanent teeth are usually larger than baby teeth and the biting edges of the front teeth are scalloped and not straight across.
Answered 7/22/2013
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Many ways: Has to do with size, shape, position, angulation, thickness of the enamel, and many other factors. Ask your dentist. He/she will know immediately by just looking at you or taking an x-ray.
Answered 8/6/2013
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Ask your dentist: Baby teeth can be smaller and have shorter roots. The best way to tell is to have someone who can tell the difference just by looking. A dentist can do that.
Answered 10/2/2015
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