Clinical term
primary teeth
The first set of 20 teeth. They guide the permanent teeth into place, so early loss or decay has consequences for alignment.
Also called: baby teeth, milk teeth
Reviewed by Dr. Amit Sharma, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Last reviewed 3 September 2026
Where we discuss primary teeth
- Children's Dental Care by Age
- Pulpotomy vs Pulpectomy in Baby Teeth Explained
- What to Do When Permanent Teeth Erupt Behind Baby Teeth
- How to Manage Severe Teething Pain in Infants
- Baby Bottle Tooth Decay: Causes, Symptoms, and Early Treatment
- Pulpotomy vs Pulpectomy: Nerve Treatments for Baby Teeth
- Stainless Steel Crowns for Decayed Molars in Young Children
- How to Clean Gums and First Teeth in Newborns
- Why Tooth Decay Spreads Faster in Primary Baby Teeth
- Enamel Hypoplasia in Children: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
- What to Do When a Toddler Knocks Out Baby Tooth
- Cleidocranial Dysplasia and Retained Baby Teeth Management
- Baby Bottle Tooth Decay Causes Prevention and Treatment
- Severe Cavity in Toddler Milk Teeth Treatment Options
- Handling Retained Milk Teeth in Children
- Baby Teeth Care: A Complete Guide for Indian Parents
- Pulpectomy in Milk Teeth: Saving Infected Baby Teeth
Related clinical terms
Concerned about this in your own mouth?
Our specialists examine, explain and treat this at our NABH-accredited dental hospital in Malviya Nagar, Jaipur.