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baby tooth
noun
: a temporary tooth of a young mammal that in human dentition includes four incisors, two canines, and four molars in each jaw : milk tooth, deciduous tooth
If one of my sisters or brothers or I lost a baby tooth, we always put it in an envelope under our pillow.—Ian Frazier
By the time a dog is about a year old, the baby teeth will have been gradually replaced by 42 permanent teeth …—Tom Ewing
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His grin also reveals that the young prince has started losing some of his baby teeth, and many think the youngest royal is looking a lot like his older brother these days.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2024
Another image shows Hal reaching toward the camera, smiling and revealing his missing baby teeth.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Caregivers can preserve a little one’s most precious memories, such as baby teeth or hospital bracelets, in the drawers and files.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
There would be no way to save the baby teeth or permanent teeth on the right side.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2024
The dentist determined after an X-ray that Natalia had 12 baby teeth.
—Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2024
Remember, taking care of baby teeth is just as important as taking care of the permanent teeth.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2023
Problems that affect the baby teeth now can affect the permanent teeth later on if not addressed.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2023
The smiling snap shows off Garner’s cute homemade outfit, bob hairstyle, and a row of pearly white baby teeth.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1834, in the meaning defined above
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“Baby tooth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%20tooth. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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