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Do teeth stay in skulls for the entirety of a person's life?

No, teeth do not stay in skulls for the entirety of a person's life. Most people lose their baby teeth and grow permanent teeth, but as people age, they may lose teeth due to decay, injury, or other reasons. Dental care and hygiene are important to maintain healthy teeth for as long as possible.


What are the teeth at the front of a person's mouth called?

There are twelve cutting teeth at the front of the mouth. There are 8 incisors (front teeth) and 4 cuspids or canine teeth (also known as eyeteeth).The two middle teeth at the top and bottom of the mouth are called central incisors. The teeth adjacent to the central Incisors are called lateral incisors. The pointed teeth to either side of the incisors are the cuspids.


What are your first set of teeth called?

The first set of teeth that most people develop are called deciduous teeth, also known as baby teeth or milk teeth. They are eventually replaced by permanent teeth as a person grows.


How can a person's teeth effect their facial characteristics?

A person's teeth can affect their facial characteristics by contributing to the overall shape and structure of their face. Crooked or misaligned teeth can cause the jaw to appear unbalanced or out of proportion, while missing teeth can lead to sunken cheeks or changes in the bite alignment that may alter facial symmetry. Conversely, well-aligned and healthy teeth can enhance a person's smile and contribute to a more harmonious facial appearance.


Which cells would you expect mitosis to occur more often adult persons skin or adult persons teeth?

Mitosis occurs more often in the cells of adult person's skin compared to adult person's teeth. Skin cells are continuously dividing and regenerating, whereas the cells in adult teeth stop dividing once they are fully formed.