permanent tooth
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of permanent tooth
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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Nine years ago, he joined a few colleagues in speculating that the baby tooth helped to stabilize the permanent tooth against sideways breakage as it erupted.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 29, 2024
That permanent tooth arrives, only to be forgotten and virtually ignored as the years go by.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 24, 2010
Examination of the mouth often develops the fact that one of the temporary teeth causes much irritation by remaining unshed, and thereby interfering with the growth of a permanent tooth.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
He came to the conclusion that he must have cut into the gums of a young calf before the permanent tooth was erupted in order to get this structure absolutely unworn for his purpose.
From Old-Time Makers of Medicine The Story of The Students And Teachers of the Sciences Related to Medicine During the Middle Ages by Walsh, James Joseph
If a permanent tooth makes it appearance before the first is removed, or has become loose, the milk tooth, although not loose, should be removed without delay.
From A Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene (Revised Edition) by Cutter, Calvin
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