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February 2019
baby teeth
(BAY-bee teeth)
The first teeth in infants and some baby animals. When baby teeth fall out, permanent teeth replace them.
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gums
(gumz)
The firm pink areas around the base of your teeth
Julien Cruciani/Alamy Stock Photo
fangs
(fangz)
Long, pointed teeth. Some snakes have fangs.
Chas. & Elizabeth Schwartz Trust/Earth Scenes/Animals Animals
milk teeth
(MILK teeth)
The baby teeth of some animals.
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permanent
(PUR-muh-nunt)
Meant to last forever. Your permanent teeth should last for the rest of your life, so take good care of them.
JGI/Jamie Grill/AGE Fotostock