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Not necessarily. If the tooth had extensive decay, the crown of the tooth might come out, leaving the roots still in the jaw.

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Usually, the roots of primary (baby) teeth are resorbed (dissolved) as the permanent teeth come in. Occasionally, a root may remain and may require removal by a dentist.

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Do you have adult teeth when your baby teeth fall out?

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Why do you call one baby teeth and the other adult teeth?

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Why baby teeth are also called deciduous teeth?

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What is the teeth at the roof of the mouth?

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Is there a way to make baby teeth fall out faster?

no