Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

How many milk teeth do children have in their initial years?

  1. 32

  2. 30

  3. 20

  4. 18
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Children have 20 milk teeth (primary teeth) in their initial years. These begin appearing around 6 months of age and are usually complete by age 2-3. Adults have 32 permanent teeth. The milk teeth include 8 incisors, 4 canines, and 8 molars, which are later replaced by permanent teeth starting around age 6.

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