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Secondary teeth come in (erupt) when children begin to lose their
primary (baby) teeth between the ages of 6 and 11 years. The last permanent
teeth usually erupt between the ages of 12 and 21. There are normally 32
permanent teeth.
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By
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Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
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E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
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Arden Christen, DDS, MSD, MA, FACD - Dentistry |
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Last Revised
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January 7, 2013 |